Mass Communication

Welcome to CU Mass Communication!

Students may major in Broadcasting and Digital Media, Film, Journalism, or Public Relations; each major requires 37 hours.

In comparison, students who wish to study all disciplines within Mass Communication may complete the Mass Communication Area, which requires a minimum of 61 hours and takes the place of a major and minor.

Courses Offered at:

• Campbellsville
• Louisville
• Online

Careers in Mass Communication

• Broadcaster
• Public Relations
• Social Media Coordinator
• Journalism - Print and Digital
• Advertising/Marketing
• Copywriter
• Filmmaker
• Editor
• Sports Information
• Graphic Designer
• Brand Manager
• Photography
• Press Secretary

Campbellsville Louisville Online

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WLCU

WLCU is Campbellsville University's broadcasting epicenter where students will receive hands-on experience and learn the day-to-day processes of running WLCU's 88.7 FM The Tiger radio station and WLCU-TV television station.

Broadcasting students from the Mass Communication department are trained in all aspects of operations producing content in areas such as: news, weather, remote broadcasting, board operation, announcing, system maintenance, software and much more.

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Campus Times

Visit the student-run newspaper at www.thecampustimes.com!

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Grants, Scholarships

Financial assistance available through performance grants

Each year the Department of Mass Communication has available several performance grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to $1,000 or more.

Students must meet certain financial requirements to qualify. Those who do qualify and are rewarded a performance grant, perform a variety of tasks such as supervising one of the department's MAC labs or working at the on-campus, television station, or radio stations, WLCU-TV/FM.

Contact the department chair, Jeannie Clark, for more details.

$500 scholarship presented each year

Each fall, the Department of Mass Communication awards a $500 scholarship to a Mass Communication student.

To apply for the scholarship, a student is required to write an essay discussing why he or she deserves the scholarship and what he or she hopes to accomplish through a career in the Mass Communication field.

Known as the Stan and Joan Cottongim McKinney Mass Communication Scholarship, it was first awarded in the fall of 2007 to Heather Marie Campbell Hensley from Waynesburg, Pa.

Donations to the endowment fund are accepted. Contact Benji Kelly in the office of development for details, 270-789-5061.

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Clubs and Organizations

Get Involved

There are many clubs and organizations on campus providing many opportunities to make friends, explore a variety of issues, lend a helping hand and even contacts in the career field of your choice.

The Society of Professional Journalists

All mass communication students are eligible to join the Society of Professional Journalists, a national organization for working professionals in the field, educators and students.

The Society of Professional Journalists offers a variety of services for its members including a job bank. Check out the organization's Web site at www.spj.org.

Kentucky Press Association

The department is a member of the Kentucky Press Association which provides students with full access to conventions, seminars, etc. during the year. Visit www.kypress.com for more information.

Kentucky Broadcasters Association

Membership will permit students to attend a variety of seminars and apply for internships and scholarships offered by the association. Visit www.kba.org for more information.

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