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Communication.
Journalism.
Mass Communication.
Not sure which is right for you?
You may find it useful to see what classes are required, and which are electives, as you pick a major. Explore the list of courses below to learn more.
Stony Brook Undergraduate Bulletin
Mass Communication Course Bulletin
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Required Credits in Each Major
- Communication (BA) = 36 credits
- Mass Communication (BS) = 36 credits
- Journalism (BA) = 45 credits
| Course | Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA) |
|---|---|---|---|
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COM 100: Intro to Communication |
Communication (BA)Required | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA) |
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JRN 101: News Literacy |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS)Required | Journalism (BA)Required |
Course
COM / JRN 106: Intro to Mass Media |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS)Required | Journalism (BA)Required |
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JRN 116: Intro to Digital Media |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Required |
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COM 120: Intro to Public Speaking |
Communication (BA)Required | Mass Communication (BS)Required | Journalism (BA) |
Course
COM 202: Intercultural Communication |
Communication (BA)Required | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA) |
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COM 206: Interpersonal Communication |
Communication (BA)Required | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA) |
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COM 207: Media Writing |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS)Required | Journalism (BA) |
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COM / JRN 208: History of Mass Communication |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS)Required | Journalism (BA)Required |
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JRN 216: Intermediate Digital Journalism |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Required |
Course
JRN 217: Journalistic Reporting & Writing |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Required |
Course
JRN 301: Changing News Business |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS)Elective | Journalism (BA)Required |
Course
JRN 303: Global Issues in Journalism |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Required |
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JRN / COM 305: Mass Communication Law & Ethics |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS)Required | Journalism (BA)Required |
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COM 306: Media Criticism |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS)Optional Combination A | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
COM 307: Critical Media Theory |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS)Optional Combination A | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
JRN 311: Advanced Digital Journalism - Text |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Option A |
Course
JRN 312: Advanced Digital Journalism - Audio |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Option B |
Course
JRN 313: Advanced Digital Journalism - Audio/Visual |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Option C |
Course
COM 314: Communication Research |
Communication (BA)Required | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA) |
Course
COM 315: Communication Theory |
Communication (BA)Required | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA) |
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COM / JRN 316: Mass Communication Research Methods |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS)Optional Combination B | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
COM / JRN 317: Mass Communication Theory |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS)Optional Combination B | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
JRN 319: Image of a Journalist in Pop Culture |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS)Elective | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
JRN 333: Business Reporting |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
JRN 334: Science & Health Reporting |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
JRN 335: Reporting in NYC |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
JRN 336: Sports Reporting |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
JRN 337: Intro to Narrative Journalism |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
JRN 339: Foreign Reporting |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
JRN 340: Beat Reporting |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
COM 346: Race, Gender & Class in Media |
Communication (BA)Elective | Mass Communication (BS)Elective | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
COM 351: Team Collaboration |
Communication (BA)Required | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA) |
Course
COM 357: Health Communication |
Communication (BA)Elective | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA) |
Course
COM 358: Nonverbal Communication |
Communication (BA)Elective | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA) |
Course
JRN 363: Magazine Writing |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS)Elective | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
COM / JRN 364: Advanced Reporting |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
JRN 365: Talking Science |
Communication (BA)Elective | Mass Communication (BS)Elective | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
JRN 366: Press & the Presidency |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS)Elective | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
JRN 367: Opinion Journalism |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
JRN 386: Special Topics: Issues in Communication |
Communication (BA)Elective | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA) |
Course
JRN 390: Special Topics in Journalism |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
COM 399: Special Topics in Mass Communication |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS)Elective | Journalism (BA) |
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COM 400: Advanced Communication Research |
Communication (BA)Elective | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA) |
Course
COM 401: Organizational Communication |
Communication (BA)Elective | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA) |
Course
COM 402: Crisis Communication |
Communication (BA)Elective | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA) |
Course
COM 403: Strategic Communication |
Communication (BA)Elective | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA) |
Course
COM 404: Communication for Social Change & Advocacy |
Communication (BA)Elective | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA) |
Course
COM 405: Political Communication |
Communication (BA)Elective | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA) |
Course
COM 406: Risk Communication |
Communication (BA)Elective | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA) |
Course
COM 407: Social Media Analytics |
Communication (BA)Elective | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA) |
Course
JRN 413: Journalism of the Global South |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS)Elective | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
COM / JRN 415: Data Analysis & Storytelling |
Communication (BA)Elective | Mass Communication (BS)Required | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
JRN 433: Journalistic Book & Serial Production |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS)Elective | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
JRN 434: Photojournalism |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
JRN 435: Journalism without Walls |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
COM 436: Environmental Communication |
Communication (BA)Elective | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
JRN 438: Weather & Environmental Reporting |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
COM / JRN 487: Independent Study |
Communication (BA)Elective | Mass Communication (BS)Elective | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
JRN 488: Internship |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
JRN 489: Specialized Internship |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Elective |
Course
JRN 490: Journalism Capstone |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA)Required |
Course
COM 491: Mass Communication Senior Project |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS)Required | Journalism (BA) |
Course
COM 494: Mass Communication Internship |
Communication (BA) | Mass Communication (BS)Elective | Journalism (BA) |
Course
COM 495: Communication Senior Project |
Communication (BA)Required | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA) |
Course
COM 496: Communication Internship |
Communication (BA)Elective | Mass Communication (BS) | Journalism (BA) |