Program Overview

  • Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

    Can be done in 6 months

  • Total Courses

    14-18

  • Total Credit Hours

    84-140

The Mass Communication program explores the dynamics of mass media, including television, radio, and digital platforms. Students learn about media theory, production, and media effects. Graduates are equipped to work in media organizations, public relations, advertising, and digital media, shaping the messages and media content that influence public opinion and consumer behavior.

SOCIAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONS AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS:

The program typically begins with a solid foundation in core business disciplines, such as accounting, marketing, finance, management, and organizational behavior. This equips students with a well-rounded understanding of how businesses operate.


FIELDWORK AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:

Beyond the theoretical framework, the College of Social Sciences places a significant emphasis on fieldwork and community engagement. Students have opportunities to participate in research projects, engage with local communities, and apply social science concepts to real-world situations. These experiences not only enhance their analytical and research skills but also provide valuable insights into the social sciences field.


CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL ISSUES ACROSS THE GLOBE:

The College of Social Sciences at Hudson Bay University is committed to nurturing cultural diversity and addressing social issues from around the world. Our curriculum integrates social sciences from various cultures and encourages students to explore different societal traditions. Additionally, we offer study abroad programs, international research opportunities, and collaborations with social scientists from diverse backgrounds, enabling students to gain a global perspective on social sciences.

Gain an introduction to political science, covering the fundamental principles and concepts of political science as a discipline. Analyze political theories, research methods, and the history of political science.


Explore the introduction to mass communication, focusing on the principles of mass communication, media studies, and the impact of mass media on society. Analyze mass communication theories, media effects, and mass media technologies.


Explore world literature, focusing on the study of literary works from around the world. Analyze diverse literary traditions, cultural contexts, and global perspectives in literature.


Study the foundations of sociology, emphasizing the fundamental principles and concepts of sociology as a discipline. Analyze sociological perspectives, research methods, and the history of sociology.


Gain insights into English rhetoric, focusing on the principles of persuasive communication, argumentation, and rhetorical analysis. Analyze rhetorical techniques, persuasive strategies, and effective communication.


Explore essentials of general psychology, emphasizing the fundamental principles of psychology, human behavior, and psychological research. Analyze psychological theories, research methods, and the study of human behavior.


Gain an introduction to world history, covering the historical events, world civilizations, and global historical developments. Analyze world history periods, historical analysis, and the study of global events.


Discuss the introduction to economics, emphasizing the basic economic principles, economic systems, and market forces. Analyze economic concepts, supply and demand, and economic decision-making.

Examine mass communication research methodologies, including surveys, content analysis, and audience research. Analyze the role of research in the field of mass communication and its impact on media practices.


Gain an introduction to visual communication, focusing on the basics of visual design, graphic elements, and visual storytelling. Analyze visual communication concepts, design principles, and the role of visuals in conveying information.


Gain an introduction to mass communication, covering the history, theories, and practices of mass media. Explore media institutions, media effects, and the impact of mass communication on society.


Develop research skills in the field of criminal justice. Learn various methods of data collection, analysis, and interpretation, and apply them to the study of crime and justice.


Analyze the relationship between media and society, focusing on the cultural, social, and political impact of media. Explore media representation, audience studies, and media's influence on society.


Gain an introduction to mass communication theory, covering key theories and models in the field of mass media. Analyze communication models, media effects, and the role of theory in media research.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
ASSOCIATE TO BACHELOR'S DEGREE (ABSS) $18,480
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $18,480
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Meets Opportunity

At Hudson Bay University, we believe in where affordability meets opportunity. Our commitment to accessible education ensures that quality learning doesn't come with a hefty price tag. We open the doors to knowledge, offering students the chance to thrive without the burden of overwhelming tuition fees, empowering them for a brighter future.

Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

84-140

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

14-18

Introduction To Political Science (SS-080)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     A Science Of Politics
     Theories: Classic And Modern
     Nations, States, And Governments
     Individuals And Constitutions
     Democracy, Totalitarianism And Authoritarianism
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Political Ideologies
     Political Culture
     Public Opinion
     Political Communication And The Media
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Interest Groups
     Political Parties And Party Systems
     Elections
     The Basic Institutions Of Government
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Legislatures
     Executives
     Administration And Bureaucracy
     Legal Systems And The Courts
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Political Economy
     Violence And Revolution
     International Relations
     The Global System

Introduction To Mass Communication (SS-196)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     We The People: Media And Communication.
     Books
     Newspapers
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Magazines
     The Movies
     Radio
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Television
     Music And The Recording Industry
     Computers And The Internet
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Journalism: Information And Society
     Public Relations
     Advertising
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Ethics
     Regulation
     Mass Communication Research: From Content To Effects

World Literature (SS-291)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Reading And Writing As A Social Act
     Roots And Rebellions
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Gender And Identity
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     War And Violence
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Race And Culture
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Individualism And Community

Foundations Of Sociology (SS-381)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     What Is Sociology?
     Sociological Research Methods
     Culture, Society, And Social Change
     Socialization
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Deviance And Crime
     Interaction, Groups, And Organizations
     Inequalities Of Social Class
     Inequalities Of Race And Ethnicity
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Inequalities Of Gender
     The Economy
     The Political Order
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Marriage And Family
     Education
     Religion
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Medicine And Health Care
     Population, Ecology, And Urbanization
     Collective Social Action

English Rhetoric (SS-395)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Reading And Writing In College
     The Reading Process
     Reading Critically
     The Writing Process
     Preparing To Write
     Writing Effectively
     Revising And Editing
     Describing
     Narrating
     Illustrating
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Analyzing A Process
     Comparing And Contrasting
     Dividing And Classifying
     Defining
     Analyzing Causes And Effects
     Arguing
     Recognizing A Research Paper
     Avoiding Plagiarism
     Finding Sources
     Writing A Research Paper
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Documenting Sources
     Revising And Editing A Research Paper
     Writing Workshop
     Parts Of Speech, Phrases, Clauses
     Subjects And Verbs
     Fragments
     Fused Sentences And Comma Splices
     Regular And Irregular Verbs
     Verb Tense
     Subject-Verb Agreement
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     More On Verbs
     Pronoun Problems
     Pronoun Reference And Point Of View
     Pronoun Agreement
     Adjectives
     Adverbs
     Modifier Errors
     End Punctuation
     Commas
     Apostrophes
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Quotation Marks
     Other Punctuation Marks
     Capitalization
     Abbreviations And Numbers
     Varying Sentence Structure
     Parallelism
     Combining Sentences
     Standard And Nonstandard English
     Easily Confused Words
     Spelling

Essentials Of General Psychology (SS-664)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     What Is Psychology?
     How Psychologists Do
     Genes, Evolution, And The Environment
     The Brain: Source Of Mind And Self
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Body Rhythms And Mental States
     Sensation And Perception
     Learning And Conditioning
     Behavior In Social And Cultural Context
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Thinking And Intelligence
     Memory
     Emotion
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Motivation
     Personality
     Development Over The Lifespan
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Health Stress And Coping
     Psychological Disorders
     Approaches To Treatment And Therapy

Introduction To World History (SS-777)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Birth Of Civilization
     The Four Great Revolutions In Thought And Religion
     Greek And Hellenistic Civilization
     Iran, India, And Inner Asia To 200 C.E.
     Africa: Early History To 1000 C.E.
     Republican And Imperial Rome
     Chinas First Empire 221 B.C.E.-589 C.E
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Imperial China 589 B.C.E. 1368 C.E
     Japan: Early History To 1467
     Iran And India Before Islam
     The Formation Of Islamic Civilization 622945
     The Byzantine Empire And Western Europe To 1000
     Islam In The Heartlands And Beyond, Ca. 10001600
     Ancient Civilizations Of The Americas
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Europe In The Early 1500s: Revival, Decline, And Renaissance
     Europe 15001650: Expansion, Reformation, And Religious Wars
     Africa Ca. 10001800
     Conquest And Exploitation: The Development Of The Transatlantic Economy
     East Asia In The Late Traditional Era
     State Building And Society In Early Modern Europe
     The Last Great Islamic Empires (15001800)
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Age Of European Enlightenment
     Revolutions In The Transatlantic World
     In Nineteenth-Century Europe And North America, 18151880
     Northern Transatlantic Economy And Society, 18151914
     Latin America: From Independence To The 1940s
     India, The Islamic Heartlands, And Africa: The Challenge Of Modernity (18001945)
     Modern East Asia
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Imperialism And World War I
     Depression, European Dictators, And The American New Deal
     World War Ii
     The West Since World War Ii
     East Asia: The Recent Decades
     Postcolonialism And Beyond: Latin America, Africa, Asia, And The Middle East

Introduction To Economics (SS-812)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Economics: Foundations And Models
     Trade-Offs, Comparative Advantage, And The Market System
     Where Prices Come From: The Interaction Of Demand And Supply
     Market Efficiency And Market Failure
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Firms, The Stock Market, And Corporate Governance
     Consumer Choice And Elasticity
     Technology, Production, And Costs
     Firms In Perfectly Competitive Markets
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Monopoly And Antitrust Policy
     Monopolistic Competition And Oligopoly
     Gdp: Measuring Total Production And Income
     Unemployment And Inflation
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Economic Growth And Business Cycles
     Aggregate Demand And Aggregate Supply Analysis
     Money, Banks, And The Federal Reserve System
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Monetary Policy
     Fiscal Policy
     Comparative Advantage, International Trade, And Exchange Rates

Mass Communication Research (MAC-121)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To The Research Culture
     Asking Questions About Communication
     Finding, Reading, And Using Research
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Observing And Measuring Communication Variables
     Designing Valid Communication Research
     Research Ethics And Politics
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Experimental Research
     Survey Research
     Textual Analysis
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Naturalistic Inquiry
     Describing Quantitative Data
     Inferring From Data: Estimation And Significance Testing
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Analyzing Differences Between Groups
     Analyzing Relationships Between Variables

Introduction To Visual Communication (VSC-265)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Getting The Big Picture
     Defining And Solving Design Problems
     Formulating A Design Problem
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Concept Design
     Selecting Materials: Medium Of Advertisement
     Selecting Manufacturing Processes
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Configuration Design
     Parametric Design
     Building And Testing Prototypes
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Design For X: Failure, Safety, Tolerances, Environment
     Human Factors/Ergonomics
     Introduction To Engineering Economics
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Detail Design
     Projects, Teamwork And Ethics

Introduction To Mass Communication (MAC-303)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     We The People: Media And Communication
     Journalism: Information And Society
     Public Relations
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Advertising
     Books
     Newspapers
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Magazines
     The Movies
     Radio
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Television
     Music And The Recording Industry
     Computers And The Internet Highway
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Ethics
     Regulation
     Mass Communication Research: From Content To Effects

Media, Culture And Technology (JOU-679)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Changing Media
     Media And Society
     Books And Magazines
     Newspapers
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Recording Industry
     Radio
     Film And Home Video
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Television
     The Internet
     Public Relations
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Advertising
     The Communications Infrastructure
     Media Uses And Effects
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Media Policy And Law
     Media Ethics
     Global Communications Media

Media And Society (MAC-841)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Mass Media And Everyday Life
     Books: Rearranging The Page
     Newspapers: Expanding Delivery
     Magazines: Targeting The Audience
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Recordings: Demanding Choices
     Radio: Riding The Wave
     Movies: Picturing The Future
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Television: Changing Channels
     Digital Media: Widening The Web
     Advertising: Motivating Consumers
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Public Relations: Promoting Ideas
     News And Information: Getting Personal
     Society, Culture Politics: Shaping The Issues
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Law Regulation: Rewriting The Rules
     Ethics: Placing Responsibility
     Global Media: Discovering New Markets

Introduction To Mass Communication Theory (MAC-901)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Communication Theory
     Assumptions Behind Communication Theories Reality, Knowledge, Values
     Research In Communication
     Introduction And History Of Communication Studies Research: Models And Messages
     Classical Rhetorical Theories
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Contemporary Rhetorical Theory
     Theories Of Interpersonal Communication
     Theories Of Small Group Communication
     Theories Of Persuasion
     Theories Of Culture And Intercultural Communication
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Real World: A Case Study
     Introduction And History Of Mass Communication
     Media Use And The Selective Individual
     Media: A Tool To Meet Our Needs
     Media (Side-) Effects
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Technology And Social Change: The Interactive Media Environment
     Critical Theories Of How Media Shape Culture, Values, And Perspectives
     Case Study: Application Mass Communication
     Organizational Communication
     Introduction And History Of Public Relations Research
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Planning, Conducting, And Evaluating The Campaign
     Campaign Message Design
     Building Organizational Relationships And Integrated Marketing
     The Bridgestone/Firestone Recall Image Crisis: A Case Study