Department of Mass Communication and Communication Studies

Pre-Mass Communication and Admission to the Major

Students interested in becoming undergraduate Mass Communication majors must first become Pre-Mass Communication majors (PMCO) and enroll in three required screening courses:

• ENGL 102 Writing for a Liberal Education (3)
• COMM 131 Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3)
• MCOM 101 Introduction to Mass Communication (3)

Students cannot apply for MCOM as a major until they have completed these courses. Note: This requirement applies to incoming freshmen, transfer students, currently enrolled Towson University students and students working on a second bachelor’s degree.

Applying to the Major

Admission to the MCOM major is highly competitive. Students are eligible to apply for admission to the Mass Communication (MCOM) major after completing at least 30 units at Towson University or elsewhere, and upon completion of the three courses named above earning a combined minimum GPA of B (3.00) in these courses. In addition, the overall GPA of all TU courses at the time of application must be B (3.00) or above. No more than one of the screening courses can be repeated for the purpose of determining eligibility. After the completion of the above courses, students should declare MCOM as their major by completing an application and submitting the application to the department main office or the undergraduate advising coodinator. An unofficial transcript should be included. To obtain an application, go to the main office or contact one of the department’s advisers. Several times a year, a group of eligible candidates will be able to declare Mass Communication as a major. Students who are denied may re-apply. Appeals may be addressed to the department’s Executive Committee. All appeals should be in the form of a letter accompanied by a transcript.

• Mass Communication Major Application (PDF)

Department of Mass Communication and Communication Studies
Media Center, Room 114 (map)
Phone: 410-704-3431
Fax: 410-704-3656

Mailing address: 8000 York Rd., Towson, MD 21252
Advising and program information: jarmstrong@towson.edu
Webmaster: mccs@towson.edu

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	• Admission applications are accepted Jan. 2-15, Feb. 1-15, May 25-June 15 and August 1-15. • Submit copies of your unofficial transcript and your transfer credit report (if applicable). • Applications should be delivered to the department's main office in the Media Center, Room 114. • Mass Communication Major Application (PDF)