English & Mass Communications Transfer Pathway

The English & Mass Communications comprehensive program will elevate your creative writing skill and partner it will professional application to equip you for writing careers in publishing, advertising, communication studies, public relations, multimedia journalism and more. The degree can be completed through the transfer pathway in just two years.

About Transfer Pathways
Transfer Admission Requirements

Third Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
ENGL 300 Intro to Literary Studies 3
ENGL 311 Major British Writers I 3
Restricted ENGL Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 3
COMM 230* Photography 3
COMM 324 International Communications 3
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • *If an equivalent course was taken at the college, an elective may be taken instead.

 

Third Year - Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
COMM 220 Layout & Typography I 3
Restricted ENGL Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 3
Restricted ENGL Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 3
ENGL 380 World Literature 3
COMM Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 3
Semester Credits Total 15

 

Fourth Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
ENGL 371 Survey of American Literature I 3
COMM 306 OR Advertising & Public Relations Copywriting (WI) 3
COMM 309 Reporting 3
COMM 400 Mass Media Ethics & Issues 3
Upper Division ENGL Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 6
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • WI: Writing Intensive course

 

Fourth Year -Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
ENGL 314 Topics in Shakespeare 3
COMM 403 Communications Law 3
COMM Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 3
Upper Division ENGL Elective* Consult MSUM Advisor 3
COMM Elective* Consult MSUM Advisor 3
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • Another writing intensive course at the 200 level or higher should be taken as part of the electives.

Award: BA

Degree: English & Mass Communications

Total Credits: 60

 

At least 40 credits for the degree must be at the 300 or 400 level.

Students who take courses part-time or who take summer coursework will affect their completion time.

MSUM may change the requirements and timing of semesters they offer courses. Consult with your MSUM advisor.

LASC Courses
Writing Intensive Courses