MCOM 4999 Advanced Studies in Mass Media

This capstone seminar class is designed to synthesize and integrate the theories and skills of mass communications. Students are required to give both a written and oral presentation of their senior capstone project. This senior thesis project demonstrates the student's abilities in the following areas: technology, public speaking, content knowledge, creativity and organization. Students must score 85 percent or better on the capstone thesis and presentation to pass the course. Capstone projects are evaluated by all members of the mass communications faculty.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MCOM 3850 and senior standing.

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: as needed

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Produce a major research project on a selected topic in mass media that:
   1. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of content area as well as critical thinking skills, technology, presentation and writing skills.
   2. Demonstrates integration of knowledge and skills developed in previous course-work. 
   3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities and decision-making skills.