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Enrollment |
If you are interested in enrolling in a Mass Media program, please click here: Becoming an Ichabod.
From here you will be able to choose an application based on your current student status.
See you around campus! |
| The Major
Majors must complete a total of 40 hours which includes a variety of basic
course requirements, courses in a selected area of emphasis, and elective
offerings chosen in consultation with an adviser.
All majors must complete a 15-22/hour minor. Upon completion of the
minor the student must fill out the appropriate minor form provided by
the registrar's office. Students must submit the list of courses in
the minor to the media adviser prior to completion of the minor.
The list should be signed by a minor adviser and be
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| The Minor
The minor in Mass Media consists of 18 credit hours. Students must
complete: MM 100, 202, 300,
and an additional nine hours selected
in consultation with a media adviser. A minor can be developed
in
electronic media, media writing, public relations or a combination
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| Advertising |
The mass media degree with an advertising emphasis prepares students to work either in the creative or the business side of advertising. The curriculum is a combination of mass media and business courses. |
| Courses |
-Introduction to Mass Media
-Basic Media Writing
-Advertising
-Publication Technology
-Mass Media Research or Marketing Research
-Marketing
-Promotion
-Mass Media Law
-Advertising Copy & Design
-Senior Seminar
-Internship
-Department Electives (9)
Total Hours: 40 |
| Recommended Minors |
Electronic Art
Business
Psychology |
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| Electronic Media |
The electronic media emphasis prepares students who seek careers in production, performance, and broadcast sales and management. |
| Courses |
-Introduction to Mass Media
-Beginning Video Technologies
-Basic Media Writing
-Broadcast Writing
-Broadcast Performance
-TV Production I
-Broadcast Programming and Sales
-Mass Media Law
-Senior Seminar
-Internship
-Department Electives (12)
Total Hours: 40 |
| Recommended Minors |
Art
Business
Communication
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| Media Writing & Publishing |
The media writing sequence prepares students for careers as
writers, reporters and editors, with newspaper, magazine and
wire services. The curriculum emphasizes writing, reporting,
editing, as well as layout and design. |
| Courses |
-Introduction to Mass Media
-Basic Media Writing
-Publication Technology
-Editing
-Advanced Newswriting
-Feature Writing
-Publication Layout and Design
-Mass Media Law
-Senior Seminar
-Internship
-Department Electives (12)
Total Hours: 40 |
| Recommended Minors |
Art
History
Political Science
Psychology/Sociology
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| Public Relations |
The mass media degree with a public relations emphasis prepares students to manage communication programs of public and private organizations. The curriculum emphasizes writing, communication theory, and techniques including research, production, and desktop publishing. |
| Courses |
-Introduction to Mass Media
-Introduction to Broadcast Production
-Basic Media Writing
-Public Relations
-Publication Technology
-Editing
-Advanced Newswriting
-Public Relations Campaigns
-Mass Media Law
-Senior Seminar
-Internship
-Department Electives (9)
Total Hours: 40 |
Recommended
Minors |
Art
Communications
Political Science
Psychology/Sociology |
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Internship Application Material (Internship Packet)
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Internships are required of all mass media students. An internship provides the student with experience and training in a professional setting.
The Mass Media Faculty maintains a network of contacts with professionals in radio, TV and cable network companies, newspapers, advertising and public relations agencies and business and professional organizations.
Students receive up to three hours of credit for this work. Internships must be approved by the department chair, in consultation with the Internship Coordinator.
Twenty-four hours of credit in the major must be completed prior to the internship experience. |
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Policy On Departmental Honors |
To graduate with honors from the Department of Mass Media, a student must:
1. Attain a grade point average of 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall.
2. Complete an application for departmental honors at least one full semester
before graduation. The application must be signed by the MM faculty member
who will supervise the honors project.
3. As part of the application the student must submit a proposal for a project
to be carried out as part of a MM class or other relevant department activity.
The project must go beyond the minimum required for a class assignment.
4. The proposed project must be approved by a three-member faculty
committee, which includes the honors project adviser.
5. The finished project must be completed at least three weeks before
graduation and presented to the three-member committee, which must
approve the project and recommend the student for Departmental Honors
to MM faculty.
6. A copy of the project must be filed with the department office. This can be
in the form of a written report, audio or video tape, a series of published
articles, or a planned communication campaign. |
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Scholarships & Awards
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Scholarships and awards are provided through several sources to help Washburn students
succeed in their educational endeavors. We strongly encourage you to apply for all awards for which you may qualify. Below you will find information and links regarding the various awards. |
| Mass Media Department |
Each year the Washburn University Mass Media Department offers a variety of endowed
scholarships to qualified individuals. If you are interested in applying, you may pick up an
application from the Mass Media secretary in Henderson room 316. |
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Washburn University
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The Washburn University Financial Aid office is dedicated to assisting students with the process of
applying for and receiving their financial aid. Please visit the WU Financial Aid website for a
comprehensive listing of all available aid. |
| Federal Aid & Others |
Here is a link directly to the FAFSA
Don't forget other resources such as:
FastWeb
AllScholar
or try a Google search. |
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