Mass Communications: Multimedia Journalism
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Multimedia Journalism Degree Map
Explore the courses you'll need to complete your degree.
Outcomes & Careers
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$57k
Reporter
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a reporter is $57,500.
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$75k
Editor
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an editor is $75,020.
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$53k
Photographer
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a photographer is $53,380.
As a multimedia journalism major, you’ll learn how to work in today’s ever changing media industry. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 45 senior division hours. A minor is required.
NOTE: Within the 120 hours it takes to complete a BS in Mass Communication, students must complete a minimum of 75 hours outside of the MC prefix.
NOTE: Students taking classes within the Department of Mass Media that are at the 300 level and above will be required to have a MacBook laptop computer for use in the classroom during class time.
Required Core Courses:
- MC001 Exit Interview (0)
- MC101 Media and Society (3)
- MC221 Digital Media Production (3)
- MC301 Media Analytics (3)
- MC304 Media Diversity (3)
- MC382 Media History (3)
- MC401 Media Law (3)
- MCxxx Elective (3)
- MCxxx Elective (3)
A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in each core course except MC001 which is a credit/no credit course.
Multimedia Journalism Option:
- MC002 Arrow Lab (0)
- MC320 Media News (3)
- MC322 Design for Media (3)
- MC323 Media Audio Production (3)
- MC327 Media Visual Production (3)
- MC331 Strategic Writing (3)
- MC421 Media Storytelling (3)
- MC429 Media Management (3)
Required Support Course - choose 3 hours:
- MA123 Mathematical Reasoning and Modeling (3)
- MA155 Statistical Reasoning (3)
Required Minor - 15 hours (minimum)
- Students may choose any minor program of study.
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
Relations, or Television & Film options within the Department of Mass Media must complete the
Declaration of Major form and meet the following criteria:
- Completion of a minimum 15-semester hours at Southeast Missouri State University or transferred from an accredited college or university.
- Attain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- 3. Completion of EN 100 or EN 140 with a minimum grade of 'C.'
Freshman Year
Fall Semester (16 Hours)
- UI100 (1)
- EN100 (3)
- MA123 or MA155 (3)
- MC101 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- MC221 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Milestone: Admission to the Mass Communication program after the second semester.
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- MC331 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- MC002 (0)
- MC301 (3)
- MC320 (3)
- MC322 (3)
- General Education (3)
- Minor/Elective (3)
Milestone: Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA and 2.25 major GPA.
Junior Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- MC002 (0)
- MC304 (3)
- MC323 (3)
- MC327 (3)
- Minor/Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- MC002 (0)
- MC382 (3)
- MC421 (3)
- MC Elective (3)
- Minor/Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
Milestone: Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA and 2.25 major GPA.
Senior Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- MC002 (0)
- MC401 (3)
- MC429 (3)
- Minor/Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
Spring Semester (14 Hours)
- MC001 (0)
- MC Elective (3)
- Minor/Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (2)
Milestone: Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA and 2.25 major GPA.
A “Milestone” signifies a significant stage for a student in the completion of a degree.
“Critical Courses” are italicized and bolded. Data shows that students who have completed this course in the first two years and have earned the noted grade are most likely to complete this program of study.
What will it cost?
KRCU
Mass Media students have the opportunity to gain valuable experience at KRCU, Southeast Missouri State University's NPR News and Classical Music public radio station. It includes three stations that provide in-depth news and quality music programming to over 350,000 people in its service region.
Department of Mass Media
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“I feel like SEMO is really preparing me to not only be in the workforce but also a contributor to the community.” - Heather Leslie, Southeast TV/film student
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The Department of Mass Media believes experiential learning is critical to student success.
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Get Funding for Your Education
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