Undergraduate Overview

The School of Mass Communication and Journalism at The University of Southern Mississippi offers degrees in Advertising, Broadcast Journalism, Film, Media Production, News Editorial, Photojournalism and Public Relations.

All degrees require a minimum grade of C in each major course and a GPA of 2.50 in the major for graduation. MCJ students, except film majors, must complete a five course core curriculum of MCJ 101, 102, 103, 200 and 454 and also pass the school's Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation Exam (GSP). In addition, all students must select an academic minor within a program outside the School of Mass Communication and Journalism.

The School of Mass Communication and Journalism also offers seven minor programs for students majoring in other academic disciplines. We offer minors in Advertising, Broadcast Journalism, Film, Media Production, News Editorial, Photojournalism and Public Relations.

For more detailed information on academic programs and requirements, please refer to the pages devoted to School of Mass Communication and Journalism found within the College of Arts & Letters section of the USM Undergraduate Bulletin.

Internships

All programs offer internships for 3 hours of upper level academic credit. An internship is a supervised experiential learning experience that takes place in a professional setting. Internships afford the opportunity to see how the lessons learned in coursework are applied in the professional world, and to learn from working professionals. Specific prerequisites must be met before enrolling for internship credit, and students should consult with their advisors if they wish to pursue this valuable option.