COURSE SEQUENCING: The sequences below indicate the preferred order of completion per the Fall 2025 catalog. Please note that some courses may not be available during the summer, and prerequisites are subject to change. Additionally, your catalog year may differ from Fall 2025.
Due to the sequential order of Mass Communication courses, students should be aware of course prerequisites and minimum course grade requirements found in the undergraduate catalog. These programs are highly prerequisite-driven, which may impact your anticipated graduation timeline if not carefully followed.
SJMC Degree Sequencing
Each course in a sequence needs a “C” or better to advance in the program. If a “C” is not achieved, the course will need to be retaken.
BA in Mass Communication
- MC 3343 → MC 3360 →MC 4335
- MC 1301 → MC 1313 → MC 3383
BS in Advertising
- MC 1301 and MC 3367→ MC 4317 → MC 3372 and MC 4333 → MC 4307 and (MC 4338 or 4339 or 4340).
BS in Digital Media Innovation
- MC 1301 and MC 4381 → (MC 1313 or 3313) → MC 4315 → MC 4326 and MC 4346 and MC 4342 → MC 4328
BS in Electronic Media
- MC 1301 → MC 1313 → (MC 3306 or MC 3321) → (MC 3311 or 4324) and MC 3395 → (MC 3312 or MC 4348 or 4386 or 4387)
BS in Journalism
- MC 1301 → MC 1313 → MC 3321 and MC 3383 and (MC 4323 or MC 4324) and MC 4337 → (MC 4386 or MC 4387 or MC 3312 or MC 4348)
BS in Public Relations
- MC 1301 and MC 3343 and MC 4381 → MC 3313 and MC 3360 → MC 4313 and MC 3314 → MC 4320
Please note: This course sequencing follows the Fall 2025 Catalog. Sequencing may vary for students under previous catalogs.
