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Program checklist · B.A.

Mass Communication, B.A.

York College of Pennsylvania · York, PA

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Program
Award
B.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
09.0102
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
217059
CourseShelf checklist
CK_217059_ede5e1ca
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

General Education Requirement

0 items

    First Year Seminar

    1 item
    1. FYS 100
      First-Year Seminar
      As published: “First-Year Seminar 3 credit hours”
      3

    Foundations Requirements

    0 items

      Communication course

      1 item
      1. FCO 105
        Rhetorical Communication
        As published: “Rhetorical Communication 3 credit hours”
        3

      Choose 3 credits of the following Advanced Communication courses

      3 items
      1. FCO 210
        Communication in Professional Cultures
        As published: “Communication in Professional Cultures 3 credit hours”
        3
      2. FCO 215
        Technical and Scientific Communication
        As published: “Technical and Scientific Communication 3 credit hours”
        3
      3. FCO 225
        Interdisciplinary Communication
        As published: “Interdisciplinary Communication 3 credit hours”
        3

      Quantitative Fluency course

      1 item
      1. MAT 111
        Critical Thinking and Problem Solving in Mathematics
        As published: “Critical Thinking and Problem Solving in Mathematics 3 credit hours”
        3

      Choose 3 credits of the following American Citizenship courses

      4 items
      1. ECO 201
        Principles of Economics (Micro)
        As published: “Principles of Economics (Micro) 3 credit hours”
        3
      2. HIS 111
        American History from Colonization to Civil War
        As published: “American History from Colonization to Civil War 3 credit hours”
        3
      3. HIS 112
        American History from Civil War to Global Power
        As published: “American History from Civil War to Global Power 3 credit hours”
        3
      4. PS 101
        American Government
        As published: “American Government 3 credit hours”
        3

      Choose 3 credits of the following Global Citizenship courses or students have the option to complete this requirement by successfully completing 6 credits of the same foreign language

      5 items
      1. ECO 200
        Principles of Economics (Macro)
        As published: “Principles of Economics (Macro) 3 credit hours”
        3
      2. G 100 World Regional Geography 3 credit hours
        Not resolved to a course
      3. HIS 102
        The West in the World
        As published: “The West in the World 3 credit hours”
        3
      4. PHL 111
        Comparative Philosophy
        As published: “Comparative Philosophy 3 credit hours”
        3
      5. PS 102
        Contemporary Global Issues
        As published: “Contemporary Global Issues 3 credit hours”
        3

      Disciplinary Perspectives Requirement

      0 items

        Choose 3 credits of the following Humanities courses

        5 items
        1. FLM 216
          Introduction to Film
          As published: “Introduction to Film 3 credit hours”
          3
        2. HIS 101
          The Foundation of the West
          As published: “The Foundation of the West 3 credit hours”
          3
        3. LIT 100
          Exploring Global Literature
          As published: “Exploring Global Literature 3 credit hours”
          3
        4. PHL 221
          Introduction to Philosophy
          As published: “Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours”
          3
        5. PHL 238
          Race, Gender, and Sexuality
          As published: “Race, Gender, and Sexuality 3 credit hours crosslisted as WGS 238 Race, Gender, and Sexuality 3 credit hours”
          3

        Choose 3 credits of the following Arts courses

        2 items
        1. ART 101
          Art and Visual Culture
          As published: “Art and Visual Culture 3 credit hours”
          3
        2. CRW 272
          Introduction to Creative Writing
          As published: “Introduction to Creative Writing 3 credit hours”
          3

        Choose 3 credits of the following Social and Behavioral Sciences courses

        7 items
        1. ECO 205
          Economic Perspectives
          As published: “Economic Perspectives 3 credit hours”
          3
        2. ENT 150
          Introduction to Entrepreneurship
          As published: “Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 credit hours”
          3
        3. MKT 100
          Principles of Marketing
          As published: “Principles of Marketing 3 credit hours”
          3
        4. PS 110
          Introduction to Political Science
          As published: “Introduction to Political Science 3 credit hours”
          3
        5. PSY 100
          General Psychology
          As published: “General Psychology 3 credit hours”
          3
        6. REC 101
          Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society
          As published: “Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society 3 credit hours”
          3
        7. SOC 100
          Introduction to Sociology
          As published: “Introduction to Sociology 3 credit hours”
          3

        Choose 3 credits of the following Natural and Physical Sciences courses

        6 items
        1. BIO 204
          Exploring Biology
          As published: “Exploring Biology 3 credit hours”
          3
        2. CHM 240
          Perspectives on the Molecular World
          As published: “Perspectives on the Molecular World 3 credit hours”
          3
        3. CHM 241
          Perspectives on the Molecular World Lab
          As published: “Perspectives on the Molecular World Lab 0 credit hours”
          0
        4. G 151 Introduction to Physical Geography 3 credit hours
          Not resolved to a course
        5. G 152 Introduction to Physical Geography Lab 0 credit hours
          Not resolved to a course
        6. PHY 252
          Science and Sustainability
          As published: “Science and Sustainability 3 credit hours”
          3

        Constellation Requirement

        0 items

          Required Courses

          0 items

            Required Major Courses

            12 items
            1. CM 120
              Introduction to TV Studio
              As published: “Introduction to TV Studio 3 credit hours”
              3
            2. CM 215
              Mass Communication Media and Theory
              As published: “Mass Communication Media and Theory 3 credit hours”
              3
            3. CM 226
              Introduction to Audio Production
              As published: “Introduction to Audio Production 3 credit hours”
              3
            4. CM 242
              Introduction to Video Production
              As published: “Introduction to Video Production 3 credit hours”
              3
            5. CM 243
              Introduction to Digital Video Editing
              As published: “Introduction to Digital Video Editing 3 credit hours”
              3
            6. CM 333
              Live‐Streaming and Multi‐Camera
              As published: “Live‐Streaming and Multi‐Camera 3 credit hours”
              3
            7. CM 336
              Advanced Audio Production
              As published: “Advanced Audio Production 3 credit hours”
              3
            8. CM 340
              News Writing and Production
              As published: “News Writing and Production 3 credit hours”
              3
            9. CM 341
              Documentary Filmmaking
              As published: “Documentary Filmmaking 3 credit hours”
              3
            10. CM 431
              Advanced Production Portfolio
              As published: “Advanced Production Portfolio 3 credit hours”
              3
            11. CM 434
              Media Law and Ethics
              As published: “Media Law and Ethics 3 credit hours”
              3
            12. CM 450
              Communication Internship
              As published: “Communication Internship 3 credit hours”
              3

            Major Electives

            25 items
            1. ART 246
              Digital Photography
              As published: “Digital Photography 3 credit hours”
              3
            2. CM 132
              Radio Practicum
              As published: “Radio Practicum 1 credit hour”
              1
            3. CM 133
              Radio Practicum
              As published: “Radio Practicum 1 credit hour”
              1
            4. CM 134
              Radio Practicum
              As published: “Radio Practicum 1 credit hour”
              1
            5. CM 135
              Radio Practicum
              As published: “Radio Practicum 1 credit hour”
              1
            6. CM 208
              Introduction to Film Production I
              As published: “Introduction to Film Production I 3 credit hours”
              3
            7. CM 209
              Introduction to Film Production I Practicum
              As published: “Introduction to Film Production I Practicum 1 credit hour”
              1
            8. CM 307
              Podcasting
              As published: “Podcasting 3 credit hours”
              3
            9. CM 312
              Cinematography
              As published: “Cinematography 3 credit hours”
              3
            10. CM 426
              Cinematic Sound Production
              As published: “Cinematic Sound Production 3 credit hours”
              3
            11. CM 444
              Special Topics in Communication
              As published: “Special Topics in Communication 3 credit hours”
              3
            12. CRW 277
              Screenwriting I
              As published: “Screenwriting I 3 credit hours”
              3
            13. MGT 150
              Principles of Management
              As published: “Principles of Management 3 credit hours”
              3
            14. MKT 100
              Principles of Marketing
              As published: “Principles of Marketing 3 credit hours”
              3
            15. PR 221
              Introduction to Public Relations
              As published: “Introduction to Public Relations 3 credit hours”
              3
            16. PR 305
              Public Relations Research
              As published: “Public Relations Research 3 credit hours”
              3
            17. PR 321
              Writing for Public Relations
              As published: “Writing for Public Relations 3 credit hours”
              3
            18. PR 421
              Public Relations Campaigns
              As published: “Public Relations Campaigns 3 credit hours”
              3
            19. PR 423
              Crisis Communications Management
              As published: “Crisis Communications Management 3 credit hours”
              3
            20. WRT 230
              Student Publications I
              As published: “Student Publications I 3 credit hours”
              3
            21. WRT 315
              Civic Rhetoric and Writing
              As published: “Civic Rhetoric and Writing 3 credit hours”
              3
            22. WRT 320
              Digital Writing: Theory and Practice
              As published: “Digital Writing: Theory and Practice 3 credit hours”
              3
            23. WRT 321
              Document Design: Theory and Practice
              As published: “Document Design: Theory and Practice 3 credit hours”
              3
            24. WRT 406
              Accessibility and Usability Research
              As published: “Accessibility and Usability Research 3 credit hours”
              3
            25. WRT 410
              Editing and Style
              As published: “Editing and Style 3 credit hours”
              3

            General Elective Courses

            0 items

              Suggested Course Sequence

              0 items

                Freshman Year

                0 items

                  Fall Semester (15 credits)

                  5 items
                  1. CM 226
                    Introduction to Audio Production
                    As published: “Introduction to Audio Production 3 credit hours”
                    3
                  2. CM 242
                    Introduction to Video Production
                    As published: “Introduction to Video Production 3 credit hours”
                    3
                  3. CM 243
                    Introduction to Digital Video Editing
                    As published: “Introduction to Digital Video Editing 3 credit hours”
                    3
                  4. FYS 100
                    First-Year Seminar
                    As published: “First-Year Seminar 3 credit hours”
                    3
                  5. Disciplinary Perspectives - Arts course 3 credit hours
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Spring Semester (15 credits)

                  5 items
                  1. CM 120
                    Introduction to TV Studio
                    As published: “Introduction to TV Studio 3 credit hours”
                    3
                  2. FCO 105
                    Rhetorical Communication
                    As published: “Rhetorical Communication 3 credit hours”
                    3
                  3. MAT 111
                    Critical Thinking and Problem Solving in Mathematics
                    As published: “Critical Thinking and Problem Solving in Mathematics 3 credit hours”
                    3
                  4. Foundations - American Citizenship course 3 credit hours
                    Not resolved to a course
                  5. Foundations - Global Citizenship course 3 credit hours
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Sophomore Year

                  0 items

                    Fall Semester (15 credits)

                    5 items
                    1. CM 341
                      Documentary Filmmaking
                      As published: “Documentary Filmmaking 3 credit hours”
                      3
                    2. Disciplinary Perspectives - Natural and Physical Sciences course 3 credit hours
                      Not resolved to a course
                    3. Advanced Communication course 3 credit hours
                      Not resolved to a course
                    4. General Elective course 3 credit hours
                      Not resolved to a course
                    5. General Elective course 3 credit hours
                      Not resolved to a course

                    Spring Semester (15 credits)

                    5 items
                    1. CM 215
                      Mass Communication Media and Theory
                      As published: “Mass Communication Media and Theory 3 credit hours”
                      3
                    2. CM 336
                      Advanced Audio Production
                      As published: “Advanced Audio Production 3 credit hours”
                      3
                    3. Disciplinary Perspectives - Social and Behavioral Sciences course 3 credit hours
                      Not resolved to a course
                    4. Constellation course 3 credit hours
                      Not resolved to a course
                    5. Major Elective course 3 credit hours
                      Not resolved to a course

                    Junior Year

                    0 items

                      Fall Semester (15 credits)

                      5 items
                      1. CM 340
                        News Writing and Production
                        As published: “News Writing and Production 3 credit hours”
                        3
                      2. CM 434
                        Media Law and Ethics
                        As published: “Media Law and Ethics 3 credit hours”
                        3
                      3. Disciplinary Perspectives - Humanities course 3 credit hours
                        Not resolved to a course
                      4. Constellation course 3 credit hours
                        Not resolved to a course
                      5. Major Elective course 3 credit hours
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Spring Semester (15 credits)

                      5 items
                      1. CM 333
                        Live‐Streaming and Multi‐Camera
                        As published: “Live‐Streaming and Multi‐Camera 3 credit hours”
                        3
                      2. CM 450
                        Communication Internship
                        As published: “Communication Internship 3 credit hours”
                        3
                      3. Major Elective course 3 credit hours
                        Not resolved to a course
                      4. General Elective course 3 credit hours
                        Not resolved to a course
                      5. Constellation course 3 credit hours
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Senior Year

                      0 items

                        Fall Semester (15 credits)

                        5 items
                        1. CM 431
                          Advanced Production Portfolio
                          As published: “Advanced Production Portfolio 3 credit hours”
                          3
                        2. Major Elective course 3 credit hours
                          Not resolved to a course
                        3. Major Elective course 3 credit hours
                          Not resolved to a course
                        4. General Elective course 3 credit hours
                          Not resolved to a course
                        5. General Elective course 3 credit hours
                          Not resolved to a course

                        Spring Semester (15 credits)

                        5 items
                        1. Major Elective course 3 credit hours
                          Not resolved to a course
                        2. Constellation course 3 credit hours
                          Not resolved to a course
                        3. General Elective course 3 credit hours
                          Not resolved to a course
                        4. General Elective course 3 credit hours
                          Not resolved to a course
                        5. General Elective course 3 credit hours
                          Not resolved to a course
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