Mass Communication
Media Production and Design
School of Mass Communication
College of Professional Studies
Why major in Mass Communication Facilities
at UALR? School offices are in room 705 in Stabler Hall. Most
The Mass Communication program at UALR classrooms, labs, and the Dempsey Television Studio
is located in the center of the state’s media, are in Stabler Hall. In addition to classes taught in
government, corporate, and healthcare activity. our classrooms, laboratories, and studios, we also
This provides many opportunities and net- offer online courses.
working contacts for our students. We have a
student-centered program featuring faculty and Special Opportunities and Services
staff who are ready to help you whether you The School offers opportunities for students to be-
are starting as a freshman or transferring from come involved in student media through The Forum,
another institution. Channel 62, and The Rock Reporter. The School
has chapters of four national student organizations
Academic Programs and an honor society that students may join. Stu-
BA in Mass Communication with emphases in: dents may also be eligible to take an internship or
Journalism (Newspaper/Magazine and co-op with local media or production organizations.
Radio-TV) Students may also apply for a number of scholar-
Strategic Communication (Public Relations) ships. In 2008, School of Mass Communication stu-
Media Production and Design dents won more than $30,000 in scholarships.
Mass Media
MA in Journalism Faculty
The School of Mass Communication has 10 full-time
Career Preparation faculty members who are committed to excellence in
A BA in Mass Communication with an empha- education. That commitment targets student educa-
sis in Journalism prepares students for careers tion through the use of traditional classroom teach-
in newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or ing techniques as well as innovative methods of
internet journalism as reporters, writers, photog- educational outreach such as service learning with
raphers, or editors. non-profit organizations and work with local schools.
Our faculty are all professionally active, serving lo-
Admission cal, statewide, and national media organizations in
After admission to UALR, any student may de- leadership positions, as well as being practicing mass
clare a major or minor in journalism. To dis- media professionals.
cuss opportunities in the School of Mass Com-
munication, students should visit the director of
the School at Stabler Hall 705, call the School
at 501.569.3250, or e-mail jmbyrne@ualr.edu. For More Information:
Dr. Jamie M. Byrne,
Graduation Requirements
For the Bachelor of Arts Degree: Minimum of Professor and Director
124 hours/credits, completion of UALR core School of Mass Communication
and second language requirements, 42 hours of 2801 S. University Ave.
major requirements, completion of a minor or Little Rock, AR 72204
cognate (18 hours), UALR GPA of 2.0 overall. 501.569.3250
jmbyrne@ualr.edu
ualr.edu/masscomm

B.A. in Mass Communication - Media Production and Design - 42 Hours
School of Mass Comm Core – 15 hours of required courses
MCOM 2320 Issues in Mass Media Writing MCOM 3315 Mass Media Research
MCOM 2330 Mass Media and Society MCOM 3360 Law, Policy and Ethics
MCOM 3310 Intro to Web Principles and Design
Emphasis Requirements – 24 hours of required courses
MCOM 2300 Intro to Media Production MCOM 2308 Intro to Scriptwriting
MCOM 3345 Studio Production MCOM 3356 Movie Criticism
MCOM 3390 Nonlinear Video Editing I MCOM 4350 Design and Production
MCOM 4342 Movie Making Techniques MCOM 4395 Producing and Directing
OR MCOM 4354 Documentary Techniques
Emphasis Elective – 3 hours – Choose one other SMC course
Sample 8-Semester Schedule
Freshman Year – Semester 1 Freshman Year – Semester 2
Composition I (RHET 1311) Composition II (RHET 1312)
History of Civilization I (HIST 1311) History of Civilization II (HIST 1312)
Mass Media and Society (MCOM 2330) Core Math Course
General Elective Speech Communication (SPCH 1300)
4-Credit lab science core course General Elective Course
Sophomore Year – Semester 3 Sophomore Year – Semester 4
Humanities Core Course Second Language II Course
Issues in Mass Media Writing (MCOM 2320) Social Science Core Course
Intro to Media Production (MCOM 2300) Intro to Scriptwriting (MCOM 2308)
Second Language I Course 4-Credit Lab Science Core Course
Fine Arts Core Course (3 credits) Fine Arts Core Course (3 credits)
Junior Year – Semester 5 Junior Year – Semester 6
Minor/Cognate Course Second Language III
Mass Media Research (MCOM 3315) Minor/Cognate Course
Studio Production (MCOM 3345) Movie Criticism (MCOM 3356)
Nonlinear Video Editing I (MCOM 3390) US Traditions Course
General Elective Course Minor/Cognate Course
1-Credit General Elective Course
Senior Year – Semester 7 Senior Year - Semester 8
Intro to Web Principles (MCOM 3310) Producing and Directing (MCOM 4395)
Minor/Cognate Course Design and Production (MCOM 4350)
Minor/Cognate Course Minor/Cognate Course
MCOM UL Elective Law, Policy and Ethics (MCOM 3360)
General Elective Movie Making Techs (MCOM 4342) OR
1-Credit General Elective Course Documentary Techs (MCOM 4354)