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MC 4163 Mass Communication Law Prerequisites: MC 2003 and MC 2023 with a grade of "C" or better in both; and a minimum grade of 70 on the Language Exam. Description: Major principles of media law by examining the important court decisions, statutory and regulatory enactments in each area of communication law. Relevant constitutional freedoms and legal issues affecting professional communicators and all participants in a self- governing society. Practice applying the law and precedents to specific situations to determine if potential legal problems exist. No credit for students with credit in MC 5163. Previously offered as JB 4163 and JB 3163. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm MC 4360 Special Problems in Mass Communication Prerequisites: Junior standing, a minimum of 3.0 GPA, or consent of instructor. Description: Independent study and project development to fit the student's field of study. Previously offered as JB 4360. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours. Credit hours: 1-3

MC 5000 Thesis Description: For mass communication graduate students who are candidates for the master's degree. Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours. Credit hours: 1-6 Contact hours: Other: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Independent Study Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm MC 5010 Capstone Project or Creative Component Prerequisites: "B" or better in MC 5113, MC 5333, and MC 5651. Description: Capstone research project or creative activity for a mass communication graduate student electing to not write a thesis to complete a master's degree. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 4 credit hours. Credit hours: 1-3 Contact hours: Other: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Independent Study Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm MC 5020 Advanced Practicum or Internship in Mass Communication Prerequisites: One semester of graduate course work and consent of instructor. Description: Applied training allowing students to relate theoretical principles to situations in professional settings. Required for students without mass media backgrounds. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 3 credit hours. Credit hours: 1-3 Contact hours: Other: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Independent Study Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm MC 5030 Independent Study in Mass Communication Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Description: Independent study, directed readings or project development in mass communications to fit the student's academic and professional interests. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 3 credit hours. Credit hours: 1-3 Contact hours: Other: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Independent Study Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm MC 5113 Methods of Research in Mass Communication Description: Principles and techniques of research; research planning, design and measurement in mass communication. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm

Contact hours: Other: 1 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Independent Study

Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm MC 4733 Responsibility in Mass Communication Prerequisites: MC 2003 with a grade of "C" or better; and pass proficiency review. Description: Interaction between mass media and society with emphasis upon the communicator's ethics and responsibilities. Meets with MC 5733. No credit for students with credit in MC 5733. Previously offered as JB 4733. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm MC 4993 Senior Honors Thesis Prerequisites: Departmental invitation, senior standing, Honors Program participation. Description: A guided reading and research program ending with an honors thesis under the direction of a senior faculty member, with second faculty reader and oral examination. Required for graduation with departmental honors in the School of Journalism and Broadcasting. Previously offered as JB 4993. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm General Education and other Course Attributes: Honors Credit