Bachelor of Mass Communication at Towson University

Programs of the Major

The Mass Communication major consists of three tracks: Advertising, Journalism, and Strategic Public Relations. Students must complete one of the three tracks. Many students complete two of the three tracks and some complete all three.

Students who complete the Mass Communication major will have many career options, especially in the broadly defined fields of print, broadcast and online journalism, advertising, and strategic public relations. Majors are expected to learn how the various fields in mass communication are structured and function.

Graduation Requirements

All major requirements must be completed with a grade equivalent of 2.00 or higher. The Pass (PS) grading option is not available for courses applied to the major. 

Bachelor of Arts Degree Option

Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts degree by completing the intermediate (202) level of a foreign language.

1. Student should be able to think critically and constructively about current issues and trends in the field.
2. Student should know how to apply scientific theories to the analysis and practice of mass communication.
3. Student should demonstrate proficiency in writing for the mass media.