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Bachelor's in Social Sciences — Mass Communication Online Mass Communication Program at WUV

Bachelor's in Mass Communication at WUV

Credit Hours144

Total Courses24

Term Length4 Year Self-Paced

Program Overview Why earn your Bachelor's in Mass Communication at WUV?

The Bachelor's in Social Sciences — Mass Communication at westerfirld university of virginia is a comprehensive 4-year program covering the dynamics of mass media across television, radio, digital platforms, and print. Students study mass communication theory, media research methods, visual communication, media and society, and the cultural and technological forces shaping modern media. Graduates are prepared for careers in broadcast media, digital communications, public relations, and media management.

Skills you'll learn:

  • Mass communication research methods and media analysis
  • Visual communication and digital media production
  • Media, culture, and technology in modern society
  • Mass communication theory and media effects
  • Media and society — critical perspectives
  • Introduction to mass communication practice and strategy
Mass Communication students at WUV

Courses & Curriculum Mass communication courses that prepare you for your career

This 144-credit Bachelor's program includes 10 general education courses, 8 core social sciences courses, and 6 specialist mass communication courses — 24 courses total.

General Education Courses

Broad foundational knowledge across humanities, sciences, and communication.

B-057Introduction to the Humanities
AAS-085Social and Cultural Geography
B-158English Composition
B-200College Algebra
B-336World Religions
AAS-370Ethics
B-460Art Appreciation
AAS-584Pre-Calculus
B-825Human Biology
AAS-902World History

Core Social Sciences Courses

Advanced social sciences covering political science, world literature, sociology, psychology, world history, and economics.

SS-080Introduction to Political Science
SS-196Introduction to Mass Communication
SS-291World Literature
SS-381Foundations of Sociology
SS-395English Rhetoric
SS-664Essentials of General Psychology
SS-777Introduction to World History
SS-812Introduction to Economics

Specialist Mass Communication Courses

Applied mass communication courses covering media research, visual communication, media theory, and media and society.

MAC-121Mass Communication Research
VSC-265Introduction to Visual Communication
MAC-303Introduction to Mass Communication
JOU-679Media, Culture and Technology
MAC-841Media and Society
MAC-901Introduction to Mass Communication Theory

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Career Outlook What can you do with a Bachelor's in Mass Communication?

A Bachelor's in Mass Communication from WUV prepares you for dynamic careers across media, digital communications, and public relations:

  • Broadcast Media Producer — Produce and coordinate news, entertainment, or educational content for television or radio.
  • Digital Content Manager — Develop and manage content strategy for websites, social media, and digital platforms.
  • Public Relations Specialist — Manage media relations, press releases, and communications for organizations and brands.
  • Media Analyst — Research audience behavior, media consumption trends, and communication effectiveness.
  • Communications Coordinator — Coordinate organizational communications, events, and media outreach activities.
  • Graduate Program Applicant — Advance to a Master's in Mass Communication, Journalism, or Media Studies.