Careers in journalism and mass communications are increasingly multilayered as technology and new media outlets spur fresh job titles and responsibilities in social media, web management, multimedia, video production, and data analysis in addition to traditional positions. Majors in SOJMC are configured to reflect new realities of the industry, provide a foundation for all JMC fields that then fan into specializations. With an emphasis in Radio/Television Production and Management this major is for students who are interested in radio and television operations. Students learn production, programming, and sales and management techniques. Hands-on experiences are also available by working with student media, namely WMUL-FM and MU Report.

A non-refundable application fee of 150 USD is required. All journalism and mass communications majors may have to pass a language test. If you have SAT Verbal score of at least 650, it may be used in place of the exam.