2013-10

Arizona State University
University Senate
Fall 2012

Senate Motion #2013-10

Motion Introduced by:         Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
                                                Arnold Maltz, Chair 

Date of First Reading:          November 5, 2012

Date of Second Reading:      December 3, 2013

Title of Motion:                     

Request from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication for the establishment of an undergraduate degree – BA in Mass Communication and Media Studies

Action Requested:

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends University Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication for the establishment of an undergraduate degree – BA in Mass Communication and Media Studies

Rationale:

The online Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and Media Studies degree gives students a deep nuanced understanding of the growing importance, power, influence and changing nature of media in the world  The program will explore global mass communication issues from all dimensions: social, cultural, historical, political, economic, technical and legal.