Mass Communication

Dr. Juli Clay, Chair

Purpose The purpose of the mass communication program, consistent with the university’s stated mission, is to provide students with the environment to learn and refine media writing skills, to develop a philosophy and ethical framework for the mass media professions and to broaden their knowledge of mass media and society.

Disciplines and Degrees Offered Programs and courses offered by the Department of Mass Communication are listed at the end of this section. Not all majors are offered at all Brenau locations.

Programs

Entertainment Management
Mass Communication (B.A.)
Mass Communication Minor

Courses

BA 713 - Business Analytics Strategy
MM 100 - Film Appreciation *
MM 101 - Introduction to Mass Communication *
MM 105 - Effective Interpersonal Communication *
MM 170 - Media Practicum
MM 200 - Diversity in Media *
MM 204 - Audio Production 1
MM 205 - Careers in the Entertainment Industry
MM 209 - Video Production 1
MM 215 - Persuasion *
MM 220 - Communication Theory *
MM 225 - Media Writing
MM 230 - New Media Development
MM 240 - Newswriting and Reporting
MM 244 - Newswriting and Copy Editing
MM 250 - Introduction to Radio/Television
MM 251 - Radio Production
MM 302 - Television Production and Editing
MM 304 - Audio Production 2
MM 309 - Video Production 2
MM 310 - Web Design
MM 322 - Survey of American Broadcasting
MM 323 - Principles of Copy Editing
MM 324 - Scriptwriting for Media
MM 325 - Feature Writing
MM 326 - Advertising Copywriting
MM 328 - Editorial/Column Writing
MM 329 - Editorial/Feature Writing
MM 332 - Media Philosophy and Ethics
MM 333 - International Media Systems
MM 334 - Introduction to Film
MM 345 - Advertising Principles
MM 347 - Public Relations
MM 350 - Performance
MM 370 - Public Relations Campaigns & Writing
MM 375 - Entertainment Management
MM 402 - Convergent Media News
MM 425 - Event Planning
MM 427 - Public Relations Writing
MM 450 - Communication Law
MM 470 - Integrated Marketing Communications
MM 485 - Senior Media Project
MM 489 - Media Producing
MM 490 - Internship
MM 495 - Special Topics
MM 499 - Senior Thesis
SP 108 - Fundamentals of Speech *