The document summarizes the Mass Communication program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR). It offers a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with emphases in journalism, strategic communication, media production and design, and mass media. The program is located in the center of the state's media industry and provides opportunities for internships and scholarships. It has 10 full-time faculty members and facilities including classrooms, labs, and a television studio. The program prepares students for careers in newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and internet journalism.

1. Mass Communication
Mass Media
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 emphasis education. That commitment targets student educa-
in Mass Media 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

2. B.A. in Mass Communication - Mass Media - 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 – 27 hours of required courses
After completing the 15-hour School core, students in this emphasis will select 27 hours from two
of the three remaining SMC emphases, with at least 21 hours in upper-level courses. Students must
develop a course of study plan in consultation with their adviser. All study plans must be approved in
advance by a student’s adviser. No degree plan will be considered approved until it is signed by the
student’s adviser and the School of Mass Communication director.
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
General Elective MCOM course*
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
Second Language III Intro to Web Principles (MCOM 3310)
Mass Media Research (MCOM 3315) MCOM Course*
Minor/Cognate Course MCOM Course*
MCOM Course* US Traditions Course
General Elective Course Minor/Cognate Course
1-Credit General Elective Course
Senior Year – Semester 7 Senior Year - Semester 8
MCOM Course* MCOM Course*
Minor/Cognate Course Minor/Cognate Course
Minor/Cognate Course Minor/Cognate Course
MCOM Course* Law, Policy and Ethics (MCOM 3360)
1-Credit General Elective Course MCOM Course*
MCOM Course*
*All MCOM courses are selected in consultation with an SMC adviser and must be an approved course
on a student’s degree plan prior to the course being taken.