Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication (Public Relations Sequence)

The Department of Mass Communication is in the College of Arts & Humanities at Southern University. All students are expected to know and abide by University and College regulations as well as standards set by the department. University and College regulations are detailed in the university catalog and in the Code of Student Conduct Manual.

Organized in 1978, the Department of Mass Communication offers courses designed to prepare students for rewarding and responsible careers in print, broadcast journalism, and public relations.

The Faculty's goal is to impact the skills, knowledge, and attitudes most needed and highly valued in journalism and mass communication today. In the process, students are expected to develop the disciplines of deadlines, proper use of the English language, and knowledge of current events. In all their teaching, Faculty members will put special emphasis on the rights and responsibilities of professional journalists and public relations practitioners.

Welcome to the College of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies! Our College offers a supportive and engaging learning environment where every student is valued and encouraged to pursue excellence. To this end, the College provides academic programs that prepare students to demonstrate mastery of analytical, verbal, and written communication skills; excellence in artistic production and performance; distinction as superior K-12 teachers, administrators, and educational leaders; and overall leadership in meeting the diverse challenges of the 21st-century global community. Additionally, our College provides courses to all majors at Southern University as an integral part of the university’s general education core curriculum. Our courses emphasize a broad and diverse view of liberal arts and education, empowering our students to become critically aware of human complexities, as well as social and educational institutions and problems. To enhance the cultural climate of Southern University and its surrounding Baton Rouge community, the College proudly provides a variety of lectures, workshops, concerts, artistic productions, and art exhibits.