Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Media and Communication (BA)

Bachelor of Arts
Emory & Henry University

Objective: To provide liberal arts students a thorough foundation in the theories and applications of mass communications and an understanding of the function of communication in society. To develop broad-based skills and understanding which will prepare students for a wide variety of careers or for advanced study in communication, business, government, or law.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree The experience in the Department of Media and Communication is unlike any other across the country. Our students master valuable skills and concepts through coursework and hands-on experiences in a wide variety of specialties in order to be prepared for any career they choose. Our program includes an education in reporting and editing, audio and video media production, digital and graphic design, and marketing and public relations. Students also work with campus media outlets such as the campus radio: WEHC 90.7 FM; student-produced television station: EHC-TV; and the student news website: The Whitetopper.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

There are no prerequisites required before joining the media and communication program. Students are expected to be proficient in spelling and grammar to the degree that they can professionally communicate messages.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Emory & Henry University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses Internships are necessary to be competitive in today’s job market. Our media and communication program requires at least one 3-credit internship, but we encourage two 3-credit internships, and it is not unusual for our graduates to complete three internships before graduation. You may do an internship during the summer anywhere you choose, and there are more internships available near the college than we have students to place in them—which is convenient for doing internships during the fall and spring semesters. (All internships for academic credit must meet certain criteria with the department and the Career Center.) We urge our students to do internships off campus, but opportunities exist at the College for those with limitations for transportation.
Doing More With Your Degree The options are vast for employment including TV, radio, magazines, newspapers, public relations, advertising, marketing, social media, and film. A large number of our alumni work in strategic communication, but they also move into a range of other careers including sales and education. Additionally, some of our students may proceed directly to graduate studies, especially those who have focused their coursework on the intersection of media and culture.
Program Successes & Highlights Our alumni network loves to give back, and that includes offering informational interviews, shadowships, internships, networking, and jobs. The media and communication program is collegial and collaborative— meaning you’ll work closely with your faculty and the other students in the program. Finally, Our students get jobs. If you apply yourself in class and take advantage of experiential work opportunities, you will be ready to land a fulfilling communications job after graduation.
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Media and Communication (BA)
120
Media and Communication (BA)
120
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 75 credits may be applied to this program.
CORE
50
ENGL 101 Writing
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Activity Course
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Creative Arts
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
CORE 100 Self - Select Topic
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Lifetime Wellness
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
CORE 200 Society
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
CORE 300 World - Select Topic
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Global Options
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category list:
Humanities
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
World Languages
8
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
All 8 credits must be from the same language.
Chinese
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
This requirement is fulfilled by two sequential world language courses at the 100 level, two sequential American Sign Language (ASL) courses, demonstrated language proficiency (approved by the World Languages Department), substittuion of a native language other than English (approved by the World Languages Department), or an approved Study Abroad program.
French
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
This requirement is fulfilled by two sequential world language courses at the 100 level, two sequential American Sign Language (ASL) courses, demonstrated language proficiency (approved by the World Languages Department), substittuion of a native language other than English (approved by the World Languages Department), or an approved Study Abroad program.
Greek
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
This requirement is fulfilled by two sequential world language courses at the 100 level, two sequential American Sign Language (ASL) courses, demonstrated language proficiency (approved by the World Languages Department), substittuion of a native language other than English (approved by the World Languages Department), or an approved Study Abroad program.
Other Language
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
This requirement is fulfilled by two sequential world language courses at the 100 level, two sequential American Sign Language (ASL) courses, demonstrated language proficiency (approved by the World Languages Department), substittuion of a native language other than English (approved by the World Languages Department), or an approved Study Abroad program.
Latin
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
This requirement is fulfilled by two sequential world language courses at the 100 level, two sequential American Sign Language (ASL) courses, demonstrated language proficiency (approved by the World Languages Department), substittuion of a native language other than English (approved by the World Languages Department), or an approved Study Abroad program.
Spanish Opt 1
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
This requirement is fulfilled by two sequential world language courses at the 100 level, two sequential American Sign Language (ASL) courses, demonstrated language proficiency (approved by the World Languages Department), substittuion of a native language other than English (approved by the World Languages Department), or an approved Study Abroad program.
Spanish Opt 2
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
This requirement is fulfilled by two sequential world language courses at the 100 level, two sequential American Sign Language (ASL) courses, demonstrated language proficiency (approved by the World Languages Department), substittuion of a native language other than English (approved by the World Languages Department), or an approved Study Abroad program.
Natural Sciences with Laboratory
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Religion
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Social Sciences
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Capstone Experience
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Every student must complete a capstone that ties together learning through the CORE 100, CORE 200, and CORE 300 experiences. Capstone experiences vary by discipline and are defined by a student's departmental major. A senior seminar, undergraduate research project, final artistic creation/performance/show, internship, student teaching, and civic engagement project are examples of capstone experiences.
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Mathematics
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
The Mathematics course needed is determined by your major requirements.
Major Requirements
51
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
MCOM 101 Mass Media & Society
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MCOM 202 Writing/Reporting/Edit I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MCOM 204 Beg Publication Design
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MCOM 210 Electronic Media Production
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MCOM 302 Writing/Reporting/Edit II
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MCOM 320 Social Media Theory/Pract
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MCOM 390 Persuasive Communication
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MCOM 451 Medial Law & Ethics
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MCOM Context Support
18
Earn 18 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
MCOM 470 or 480
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
MCOM Electives
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Electives
19
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
When selecting additional credits to complete the degree, you are encouraged to explore new areas or work towards a minor or double major that compliments or diversifies your portfolio.
Earn 19 credits by completing any available course
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between Emory & Henry University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Completion of the Uniform Certificate of General Studies or an AA/AS degree program will guarantee completion of the 'Think, Understand & Create' liberal arts core component of the E&H undergraduate curriculum but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites needed for the major. Other elements of the core curriculum may need to be met if not taken as part of the AA/AS degree. Students will be required to complete CORE 200 and CORE 300 at E&H. Students completing at least 56 credits following high school graduation but before transferring to E&H are exempt from CORE 100, CORE 103, and Emory Abroad/Global Citizenship.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Only students who have completed college credit elsewhere following high school graduation will be exempt from the Core Curriculum requirement. Completion of courses that satisfy elements of the Care & Cultural Competency and Think, Understand & Create elements of the curriculum will be awarded equivalent credit with an earned grade of C or better. Students completing the Uniform Certificate of General Studies or an AA/AS degree program concurrently with their high school diploma will not be exempt from CORE 100, CORE 103, or Emory Abroad/Global Citizenship.
Credit for Prior Learning Emory & Henry awards credit for AP, IB, and CLEP. Please see the credit equivalency charts to determine the needed scores for course credit. Currently, we do not award academic credit for industry or military training.
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Emory & Henry University
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
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Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
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Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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Number of Transfer Students
158
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
95%
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?

Emory & Henry University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business, Nursing and Health Sciences with more than 90 academic majors, minors and tracks.

No matter what you choose to study at Emory & Henry University,you'll be challenged, supported and inspired by your faculty mentors.

10:1 Student-to-Teacher Ratio

We know you want to engage. With an average class size of 14 students, you will easily be able to be involved in the discussion and have more one-on-one time with your professors. With more than 90 academic majors, minors and tracks, you will find and connect with something you are passionate about!

'Increase in Excellence,' the historic motto of Emory & Henry University, expresses our intention to be a learning community that moves toward fulfilling every student's potential.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions No application fee - free to apply
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Averett UniversityBachelor of Arts in CommunicationBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Averett UniversityBachelor of Science in CommunicationBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Northern Virginia Community CollegeLiberal Arts: Communication Studies Specialization, A.A.AssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in English, Major in CommunicationBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bridgewater CollegeCommunication, Technology & Culture Major - BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeCommunication Studies (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Regent UniversityB.A. in Communication StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearHybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
27-3011.00Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSpeak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
25-1122.00Communications Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
27-3099.00Media and Communication Workers, All OtherAll media and communication workers not listed separately.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-3043.05Poets, Lyricists and Creative WritersCreate original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
11-2032.00Public Relations ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.Management Occupations
27-3031.00Public Relations SpecialistsPromote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-3043.00Writers and AuthorsOriginate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Media and Communication (BA) at Emory & Henry University
These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $17,250 Per Semester $138,000 $0 $138,000 Per semester tuition for a full time status of 12-18 credit hours. This tuition rate applies to first-year and transfer students
Fees
General Fees - Required of All Students $680 Per Semester $5,440 0 $5,440 These fees cover Accident Insurance, Activity Fee, and Technology Fee. Additional fees depend on student needs such as vehicle registration, payment plan, Telehealth for students.
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Tuition & Fee Notes:
  • Program Specific Fees
    • Programs such as Nursing, Equine Studies, Music, International Studies have fees associated with their course or program.
  • Additional Fees
    • Additional fees may include residential and meal costs, graduation fees ($200) and Enrollment Deposit ($200) and Orientation ($100) - both of which are included as part of the total tuition.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.