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Communications Major, BA

Pace University
New York , United States
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Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
4 years
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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Public Relations | Communications | Journalism
Area of study
Business and Administration | Journalism and Information
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Communications Major, BA

The BA in Communications on the Pleasantville campus provides students with the real-world, practical skills needed to achieve a successful career as a communicator. The major offers students a great deal of flexibility to design a course of study according to their interests.


Major Completion Summary

  • Major Completion Summary Requirement | Credits
    • University Core Requirements | 44-55
    • Major Requirements | 42
    • Open Electives | 23-34
    • Total Credits | 120

University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)

See complete University Core requirements.


  • Course List Code | Title | Credits
    • University Core |
      • Complete University Core Requirements | 44-55
    • Total Credits | 44-55

Major Requirements (42 Credits)

Students who wish to complete a minor in Journalism or Public Relations must fulfill minor requirements under Open Electives. Overlap with major is not permitted. Students must complete MCA 393 Intern Program I as a major requirement. Majors may complete up to an additional 3 credits of MCA 393 Intern Program I as Open Electives.


  • Course List Code | Title | Credits
    • Required Major Courses |
      • MCA 226 | Writing for the Electronic Media | 3
      • MCA 227 | Writing for the Print Media | 3
      • MCA 393 | Intern Program I | 3
      • MCA 213 | Feature Writing | 3
      • Select one of the following: | 3
        • MCA 495 | Digital Storytelling | 3
        • MCA 497 | Public Relations Campaigns | 3
        • MCA 499 | Seminar | 3
    • Writing Courses |
      • Select two of the following: | 6-7
        • MCA 337 | Writing Public Relations Copy | 3
        • MCA 339 | Creative Writing for Broadcast Media | 3
        • MCA 340 | Writing for Advertising | 3
        • MCA 360 | Screenwriting | 4
    • Required Major Electives |
      • Select eight courses in MCA | 24
    • Total Credits | 67-68

Open Electives (23-34 Credits)

  • Course List Code | Title | Credits
    • Open Electives |
      • Select 23-34 credits | 23-34
    • Total Credits | 23-34

General Track

In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.


Plan of Study Grid

  • First Year
    • Fall | Credits
      • ENG 110 | Composition | 3
      • CIS 101 | Introduction to Computing | 3
      • MCA 226 | Writing for the Electronic Media | 3
      • Two Learning Community (LC) courses | 6
      • UNV 101 | First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community | 1
      • | Credits | 16
    • Spring
      • See advisor for approved MAT Course selection | 3
      • MCA 227 | Writing for the Print Media | 3
      • One elective course in subject MCA | 3
      • Open Elective Course | 3
      • ENG 120 | Critical Writing | 4
      • | Credits | 16
  • Second Year
    • Fall
      • MCA 340 | Writing for Advertising | 3
      • One elective course in subject MCA | 3
      • Open Elective Course | 3
      • Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3
      • One Civic Engagement (CE) course | 3
      • | Credits | 15
    • Spring
      • Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3
      • MCA 337 | Writing Public Relations Copy | 3
      • One elective course in subject MCA | 3
      • One elective course in subject MCA | 3
      • ENG 201 | Writing in the Disciplines | 3
      • | Credits | 15
  • Third Year
    • Fall
      • Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3
      • First Second Language Course. See Advisor for guidelines | 3
      • One Lab Science course | 3
      • One elective course in subject MCA | 3
      • One elective course in subject MCA | 3
      • | Credits | 15
    • Spring
      • Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3
      • Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3
      • Second Language Course, if applicable | 3
      • One elective course in subject MCA | 3
      • Open Elective Course | 3
      • | Credits | 15
  • Fourth Year
    • Fall
      • Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3
      • Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3
      • COM 200 | Public Speaking | 3
      • MCA 393 | Intern Program I | 3
      • Open Elective Course | 3
      • | Credits | 15
    • Spring
      • Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3
      • One elective course in subject MCA | 3
      • Open Elective Course | 3
      • Open Elective Course | 1
      • MCA 499 | Seminar | 3
      • | Credits | 13
    • | Total Credits | 120

Communications, BA/Communications and Digital Media, MA Track

In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.


Plan of Study Grid

  • First Year
    • Fall | Credits
      • ENG 110 | Composition | 3
      • CIS 101 | Introduction to Computing | 3
      • MCA 226 | Writing for the Electronic Media | 3
      • Two Learning Community (LC) courses | 6
      • UNV 101 | First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community | 1
      • | Credits | 16
    • Spring
      • See advisor for approved MAT Course selection | 3
      • MCA 227 | Writing for the Print Media | 3
      • One elective course in subject MCA | 3
      • ENG 120 | Critical Writing | 4
      • | Credits | 13
  • Second Year
    • Fall
      • MCA 340 | Writing for Advertising | 3
      • One elective course in subject MCA | 3
      • Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3
      • One Civic Engagement (CE) course | 3
      • | Credits | 12
    • Spring
      • Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3
      • MCA 337 | Writing Public Relations Copy | 3
      • One elective course in subject MCA | 3
      • One elective course in subject MCA | 3
      • ENG 201 | Writing in the Disciplines | 3
      • | Credits | 15
  • Third Year
    • Fall
      • Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3
      • First Second Language Course. See Advisor for guidelines | 3
      • One Lab Science course | 3
      • One elective course in subject MCA | 3
      • One elective course in subject MCA | 3
      • | Credits | 15
    • Spring
      • Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3
      • Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3
      • Second Language Course, if applicable | 3
      • One elective course in subject MCA | 3
      • Open Elective Course | 1
      • | Credits | 13
  • Fourth Year
    • Fall
      • Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3
      • Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3
      • COM 200 | Public Speaking | 3
      • MCA 393 | Intern Program I | 3
      • MCA 601 | Industry Theory and Practice | 4
      • | Credits | 16
    • Spring
      • Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3
      • One elective course in subject MCA | 3
      • MCA 603 | Effective Speaking for Industry Professionals | 4
      • MCA 610 | Communications Research | 4
      • MCA 499 | Seminar | 3
      • | Credits | 17
  • Fifth Year
    • Fall
      • MCA 602 | Writing for Organizations | 4
      • One elective course in subject MCA | 4
      • One elective course in subject MCA | 4
      • | Credits | 12
    • Spring
      • One elective course in subject MCA | 4
      • One elective course in subject MCA | 4
      • MCA 693 | Internship (Thesis) | 4
      • | Credits | 12
    • | Total Credits | 141
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