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53 courses with the subject MCOM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

MCOM 146American Television and Cultural Diversity (Diversity)

[Credits: 3] The relationship between TV and society focusing on how American TV treats society's various cultures.

Subject: MCOM
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 200Introduction to Mass Communication []3

History, nature, functions and criticisms of mass media and their role in society.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 203Introduction to Mass Media Writing []3

An introduction to writing in styles and formats used in journalism, broadcasting, multimedia, and strategic communications.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 207Introduction to Mass Media Technology []3

Various forms of mass media technologies, applications, and hands-on experiences that form the basic skills toward mass communications and multimedia productions.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 218Peace for Our Planet []3

Analysis of how public discourse through mass communications addresses or fails to address the root causes of war, such as racism, nationalism, religious strife, gender inequality, and extremes of wealth and poverty. Provides a context for empowered conversations to find potential peaceful solutions for global problems.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 260Introduction to Strategic Communications []3

Essential theories and principles of public relations and advertising. Overview of public relations and advertising practices and uses in the management of business, government, institutions and organizations. Pre-Requisite(s): MCOM200 or COMM220

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 275Documentaries of the Holocaust (Diversity)3

Study, criticism and analysis of the Holocaust documentary from a historical and analytical basis.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: Catalog 2026-2027
Source: catalog.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 299Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 16
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 300Mass Media Law []3

Freedom of expression foundations, defamation, privacy, obscenity, broadcast regulation, commercial speech and copyright in historical and contemporary legal contexts. Pre-Requisite(s): MCOM200 or COMM220

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 315Introduction to Radio and Vocal Performance []3

Operations and organization of the radio industry with hands-on training with radio equipment and audio production software. Vocal performance techniques for radio and television. Pre-Requisite(s): MCOM207 or COMM240

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 320Introduction to Television and Multimedia Production

[Credits: 3] Television and multimedia production practices and techniques, including hands-on training of various equipment and software applications to create multiple projects. Pre-Requisite(s): MCOM200 or COMM220, MCOM207 or COMM240

Subject: MCOM
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 330Multimedia Storytelling []3

Theory, principles and hands-on practice of multimedia storytelling in Mass Communications. Pre-Requisite(s): MCOM200 or COMM220, MCOM203 or COMM242, MCOM207 or COMM240

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 335Motion Graphics and Video Effects []3

Principles, methods, and hands-on techniques of advanced post- production practices in motion graphics and visual effects for television and multimedia production.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 338Multimedia Documentary Production []3

Exploring the documentary convention through analysis, research, and hands-on practice. Pre-Requisite(s): MCOM200, MCOM207

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 340Introduction to Multimedia Journalism []3

Writing and reporting of various features and hard-news journalism pieces for multimedia platforms. Hands-on experience with campus media outlets. Pre-Requisite(s): MCOM200 or COMM220, MCOM203 or COMM242, MCOM207 or COMM240

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 350Multimedia Newswriting and Producing []4

Experience in producing, news writing, assignment editing, and news crew supervision. Lab. Pre-Requisite(s): MCOM330 or MCOM340

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 360Strategic Communications Research []3

Advertising and public relations research methods. Quantitative and qualitative research methods. Data analysis for strategic communication situations. Pre-Requisite(s): MCOM200 or COMM220, MCOM260

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 365Strategic Communications Layout and Design []3

Layout, design and editing of projects in advertising and public relations settings. Hands-on skills for layout and design assignments and projects. Lab. Pre-Requisite(s): MCOM207 or COMM240, MCOM200 or COMM220

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 370Social Media Communications []3

Developing and implementing a social media strategy for private, governmental and nonprofit organizations and measuring its effectiveness. Ethical considerations and new technologies and tactics in social media. Pre-Requisite(s): MCOM200 or COMM220, MCOM260

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 375Writing for Strategic Communications []3

Development of professional-level writing skills for strategic communications professionals. Using different storytelling approaches for particular audiences and media. Pre-Requisite(s): MCOM200 or COMM220, MCOM203 or COMM242, MCOM260

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 380Media Strategy and Planning []3

Strategies and techniques required to effectively plan, select and buy advertising messages in the mass media. Pre-Requisite(s): MCOM200 or COMM220, MCOM260

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 399Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 16
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 400Undergraduate Research or Scholarly Activity [Credits

1.00-16.00] Credit for independent research by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject: MCOM
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 401Ethics, Media Impact and Society []3

Ethical issues confronting the field of Mass Communications and the impact and functions of the mass media in a diverse society. Pre- Requisite(s): MCOM200 or COMM220 204

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 405Esports Casting and Promotions []3

Principles, techniques and styles of various types of esports casting and streaming activities to produce a casting reel. Pre-Requisite(s): MCOM207

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 410Educational Tours []1.00-6.00

Tours taken under supervision of the university. Exact nature of course will be defined by the department involved and approved by the vice president for academic affairs. Considered residence credit.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 414Special Topics in Mass Communications []1.00-3.00

Lecture, readings, research and discussions on selected topics.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 415Advanced Audio Production []3

Advanced practice in audio recording, production, post-production, and mastering across multiple recording conditions and requirements for radio, music, and video projects. Pre-Requisite(s): MCOM200, MCOM207, MCOM315

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 420Studio TV Production []3

Principles, methods, and techniques of live studio television production focusing on student-directed, hands-on experience in producing original content with an emphasis on visual storytelling and story development. Pre-Requisite(s): MCOM200, MCOM207, MCOM320

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 440Broadcast and Online Journalism Reporting []3

Writing and reporting news and sports video-based stories for broadcast and online. Hands-on practice with campus media outlets. Pre- Requisite(s): MCOM200 or COMM220, MCOM203 or COMM242, MCOM207 or COMM240, MCOM340

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 444Internship: Undergraduate []1.00-16.00

Credit for off-campus professional experience with industry partners, non-profit organizations or government agencies. Pre-Requisite(s): MCOM200 or COMM220

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 16
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 480Strategic Cases and Campaigns in Advertising []3

Case-study analysis of advertising strategies and practice in contemporary society. Students develop a comprehensive advertising campaign for a real-world client. Pre-Requisite(s): MCOM200 or COMM220, MCOM260, MCOM360 or COMM471

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 488Practicum: Undergraduate []1.00-16.00

Observational learning experience. May include supervised work in a single setting.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 16
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 494Professional Portfolio []1

Creation of a mass media portfolio appropriate for the mass media professions. Strategies for job hunting and long-term career success.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 495Topics Course []1.00-4.00

Experimental, temporary or trial course for groups of students all engaged in the same topic. Topic varies from semester to semester or section to section. A specific content offering may be offered under a topics course number up to three times, after which departments must file for a permanent course number.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 496Capstone []3

Team-produced projects in real-world media settings and situations, including journalism, radio, television and strategic communications projects.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 499Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 16
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 501Credit by Arrangement, Masters Level []1.00-3.00

Credit by Arrangement.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 505Esports Casting and Promotions []3

Principles, techniques and styles of various types of esports casting and streaming activities to produce a casting reel.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 580Strategic Cases and Campaigns in Advertising []3

Case-study analysis of advertising strategies and practices in contemporary society. Students develop a comprehensive advertising campaign for a real-world client.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 595Topics Course []1.00-4.00

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 599Independent Study []1.00-3.00

Offered at the discretion of departments, this program is intended for the very able, motivated student whose intellectual needs are partially served by serious independent study.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 602Foundations in Strategic Media Communications [Credits

3] Key concepts, theories, and ethical principles in Strategic Media Communications.

Subject: MCOM
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 610Multimedia Storytelling in Strat Comm []3

Multimedia storytelling conventions, principles, and practices in mass communications.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 620Digital Content Strategy []3

Digital media concepts, planning, design, and management.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 640Social Media Metrics & Data Analytics []3

Evaluation of social media and digital performance using data analytics.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 644Internship: Graduate Masters Level []1.00-12.00

Credit for off-campus professional experience with industry partners, non-profit organizations or government agencies. Can serve as a graduate culminating experience in conjunction with a portfolio demonstrating mastery of associated learning outcomes.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 12
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 652Strategic Communications Design []3

Principles and applications of graphic design for television, advertising PR and related areas of mass communications using digital imaging and design software.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 660Leadership in Strategic Media Communication []3

Principles of ethical leadership and applications in strategic media communications.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 670Public Health Communication []3

Communication issues, theories, and research in public health.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 686Integrated Strategic Communications []3

Internal and external integration of advertising and public relations with brand building. Real world clients. Capstone.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 691Enrollment Continuation: Masters Level []1

Allows continuous enrollment for Master's students who have completed all required coursework, but are still working on a culminating project. Can be used in final term to meet Graduate Enrollment policy requirement.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

MCOM 699Master's Culminating Project []1.00-6.00

A graduate only course that is used for completion of the culminating project of a Master's Degree, including Master's Thesis, Starred Paper and Creative Work. Six credits total are required for graduation for Thesis and Creative Work. Three credits are normally required for Starred Paper.

Subject: MCOM
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.stcloudstate.edu

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