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ONLINE GENERALIST DEGREE

The Bachelor of Science in Communication online generalist degree consists of 130 semester hours, including 40 hours in Communication. A degree in Communication will provide opportunities for students to develop a variety of academic, performance, and professional competencies.

Online students take classes on a schedule that mirrors the traditional school year. Students may take up to nine semester hours per eight-week term. Each fall and spring semester consists of two terms and each summer consists of one term. In this manner, student may take up to 45 hours in one calendar year.

All online Communication students must first apply to Mississippi College and be accepted for enrollment. Normal admissions standards and requirements apply. Potential students may apply to MIssissippi College at any time.

Course descriptions and degree plans are taken from current Mississippi College catalogs and are listed here for informative purposes only. All current and prospective students should consult the appropriate catalog for complete requirements.

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MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE CORE : 49 hours - details

COMMUNICATION CORE: 22 Nours

ART 205 Introduction to Graphic Software (3)
COM 102 Communication Research (3) *
COM 304 Public Speaking (3)
COM 338 Mass Media Survey (3)
COM 442 Communication Law (3)
COM 443 Public Relations (3)
COM 499 Portfolio (1)
JOU 333 Journalism I (3)

* COM 102 is required before taking any 300- or 400-level Communication course

ONLINE COMMUNICATION CORE: 18 hours

COM 202 Interpersonal Communication
COM 403 Negotiation
COM 449 Intercultural Communication
JOU 334 Photojournalism
JOU 454 Public Relations Writing
THE 352 Interpretive Reading

ELECTIVES: 26 hours

The Communication Department recommends COM 203 Professional Communication Skills for one elective course.

MINOR: 18 hours

The Communication Department recommends students choose a minor in Sociology or Business Administration.

TOTAL HOURS: 130 hours

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