Classes & Concentrations - [ Concentrations & Course Descriptions ]

Students who entered the department in the Public Relations curriculum prior to Fall 2009 will need to check with the departmental advisor for specific requirements.

Communication Course Requirements

The Department's Five Concentrations

1. Broadcasting

The Broadcasting concentration prepares students for work in radio, television and multi-media. Graduates work in front of and behind the camera, from anchor person to camera technician. Broadcasting graduates also find jobs in extension service, university relations and in government and industry.
Coordinator: Karyn Brown | (662) 325-7952 | kbrown@comm.msstate.edu

MSU Television Center

Broadcasting Requirements

Broadcasting Core Course Description

2. Communication Studies

The career track for this area is aimed at positions in corporate and public communication offices. Students preparing for graduate school in communication and other areas often choose the Communication Studies curriculum.
Coordinator: Hank Flick | (662) 325-7847 | hflick@comm.msstate.edu

Communication Studies Requirements

Communication Studies Core Course Description

3. Journalism

In addition to occupying positions on newspapers, magazines, and Web publications in the state and around the country, graduates of the Journalism sequence obtain news-related jobs in universities, business, and industrial relations.
Coordinator: Frances McDavid | (662) 325-8935 | fmcdavid@comm.msstate.edu

Journalism Requirements

Journalism Core Courses

4. Public Relations

Students who entered the department in the Public Relations curriculum prior to Fall 2009 will need to check with the departmental advisor for specific requirements.

The Public Relations sequence prepares students for a variety of professional positions. In addition to work with public relations and advertising agencies, graduates are employed by newspapers and broadcasting organizations, banks, churches, hospitals, insurance companies, charitable and political groups and state and federal governments.
Coordinator: John Forde | (662) 325-8033 | jforde@comm.msstate.edu

Public Relations Requirements

Public Relations Core Course Description

5. Theatre

Students emphasizing in theatre find positions with regional and repertory companies, with community theatre both on stage and off stage, and other professional theatre positions in educational institutions, broadcasting, and film.
Coordinator: Wayne Durst | (662) 325-7954 | dur@ra.msstate.edu

Theatre Requirements

Theatre Core Course Description

Core Courses

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Fundamentals of Public Speaking

CO 1003. Fundamentals of Public Speaking. (3) Three hours lecture. The psychological processes and adjustments necessary in preparing, organizing, wording, and delivering effective speeches.

Introduction to Communication Theory

CO 1223. Introduction to Communication Theory. (3) (Prerequisite: CO 1003 or CO 2253). Three hours lecture. A comprehensive introduction to the bases of contemporary communication theory.

Introduction to the Mass Media

CO 1403. Introduction to the Mass Media. (3) Three hours lecture. How American newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and film industries are organized to collect and distribute news, editorial, and entertainment material.

Introduction to Theatre

CO 1503. Introduction to Theatre. (3) Three hours lecture. A comprehensive view of the theatre, including plays, playwrights, directing, acting, theatres, and technicians.