Mass Communication
School of Journalism and Communication Faculty of Public Affairs and Management
This section presents the requirements for the programs:
A Co-operative Education Option is available within the Mass Communication Honours degree (consult the Co-operative Education section of this Calendar for details).
Academic Performance Evaluation for Mass Communication
Students in Mass Communication are subject to the standard process of Academic Performance Evaluation, with the following additions:
1. Continuation to Second Year in the Mass Communication Program
Continuation to second year in Good Standing requires that students successfully complete at least 5.0 credits, achieve a grade of B- or better in MCOM 1101 and have an Overall CGPA of at least 7.00.
Students who fail to meet these requirements when seeking continuation to 2nd year Mass Communication must leave the program with the status Suspension.
The School also maintains a number of places in second year for students who wish to transfer from Carleton University or elsewhere. These spaces are limited and it may not be possible to grant admission to all applicants. Admission therefore will be on a selective basis with preference given to those candidates who show the highest promise of success. Normally, offers are made to students with an Overall CGPA of 10.00 or better.
2. Continuation in Good Standing at subsequent Academic Performance Evaluations
Continuation in Good Standing at subsequent Academic Performance Evaluations requires the standard minimum Major CGPA and Overall CGPA (see the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar for details).
Program Requirements
Mass Communication B.A. Honours (20.0 credits)
- 1.0 credit in MCOM 1101 [1.0];
- 3.0 credits in MCOM 2001 [1.0], MCOM 2101 [1.0], MCOM 3101 [1.0];
- 2.0 credits from: FYSM 1207 [1.0], MCOM 2300, MCOM 2302, MCOM 2501, MCOM 2504, MCOM 2900 [1.0], MCOM 3000 [1.0], MCOM 3005, MCOM 3006, MCOM 3402, MCOM3403, MCOM 3404, MCOM 3406, MCOM 3408, MCOM 3502, MCOM 3504, MCOM 3505, MCOM 3507;
- 3.0 credits from: MCOM 4000, MCOM 4002, MCOM 4100, MCOM 4102, MCOM 4103, MCOM 4104, MCOM 4105, MCOM 4106, MCOM 4107, MCOM 4108, MCOM 4109, MCOM 4200, MCOM 4305, MCOM 4500, MCOM 4501, MCOM 4907 [1.0];
- 8.0 credits in electives not in mass communication;
- 3.0 credits in free electives.
Mass Communication B.A. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)
- 1.0 credit in MCOM 1101 [1.0];
- 3.0 credits in: MCOM 2001 [1.0], MCOM 2101 [1.0], MCOM 3101 [1.0];
- 1.0 credit at the 2000- or 3000-level in MCOM, or FYSM 1207 [1.0];
- 2.0 credits from: MCOM 4000, MCOM 4002, MCOM 4100, MCOM 4102, MCOM 4103, MCOM 4104, MCOM 4105, MCOM 4106, MCOM 4107, MCOM 4108, MCOM 4109, MCOM 4200, MCOM 4305, MCOM 4500, MCOM 4501, MCOM 4907 [1.0];
- The requirements from the other discipline must be satisfied;
- 5.0 credits not in MCOM or the other discipline;
- Sufficient credits in free electives to total 20.0 credits for the program.
Journalism and Mass Communication B.J. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)
This program is available only to students registered in the Bachelor of Journalism program.
- 3.0 credits in MCOM 2001 [1.0], MCOM 2101[1.0], MCOM 3101[1.0];
- 2.0 credits from: MCOM 4000, MCOM 4002, MCOM 4100, MCOM 4102, MCOM 4103, MCOM 4104, MCOM 4105, MCOM 4106, MCOM 4107, MCOM 4108, MCOM 4109, MCOM 4200, MCOM 4305, MCOM 4500, MCOM 4501, MCOM 4907 [1.0];
- 7.0 credits in: JOUR 1000 [1.0], JOUR 2201 [1.0], JOUR 2205, JOUR 2501, JOUR 3205 [1.0], JOUR 3206 [1.0], JOUR 4000 [1.0], JOUR 4201 [1.0];
- 1.0 credit from: JOUR 4204, JOUR 4205, JOUR 4206, JOUR 4207, JOUR 4208;
- 1.0 credit from: FREN 1002 [1.0], FREN 1100 [1.0];
- 1.0 credit in approved Canadian history;
- 3.0 credits not in JOUR or MCOM;
- Approved options to make up a total of 20.0 credits.
Note:
- Item 5 above may be satisfied by an alternate French language credit approved by the School;
- Regarding Item 6 above, students expecting to practise journalism in another country may be advised to choose a different history course and must seek permission to do so from the Supervisor of Undergraduate Studies, Journalism.
Mass Communication B.A. General (15.0 credits)
- 1.0 credit in MCOM 1101 [1.0];
- 3.0 credits in MCOM 2001 [1.0], MCOM 2101 [1.0], MCOM 3101 [1.0];
- 2.0 credits from: FYSM 1207 [1.0], MCOM 2300, MCOM 2302, MCOM 2501, MCOM 2504, MCOM 2900 [1.0], MCOM 3000 [1.0], MCOM 3005, MCOM 3006, MCOM 3402, MCOM 3403, MCOM 3404, MCOM 3406, MCOM 3408, MCOM 3502, MCOM 3504, MCOM 3505, MCOM 3507;
- 7.0 credits in electives not in MCOM;
- 2.0 credits in free electives.
Minor in Mass Communication
This Minor is open to students in B.A Honours and General programs. Admission requires that students have completed MCOM 1101 [1.0] with a grade of B- or better and have completed at least 5.0 credits with Overall CGPA of 7.00 or better.
Requirements (4.0 credits)
- 1.0 credit in MCOM 1101 [1.0];
- 2.0 credits in MCOM 2101 [1.0] and MCOM 3101 [1.0];
- 1.0 credit in MCOM at the 2000- or 3000-level, or FYSM 1207 [1.0];
- The remaining requirements of the major discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.
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