DISTANCE
EDUCATION
The University of South Carolina School of Journalism and
Mass Communications offers courses that use live, televised
instruction and videotaped instruction that benefit
degree-seeking students, as well as professionals in the
field of journalism and mass communications.
These courses are open to both degree and non-degree students. Courses
are offered on a semester system that includes fall and spring,
and occasionally summer I and summer II. Because of
the individual nature of certificate renewal, educators seeking
certificate renewal must determine the applicability of courses
for their recertification needs with the SC Department of
Education. USC cannot determine the appropriateness
of any course for certificate renewal.
Admission Requirements
Regulations and requirements for study in the School of Journalism and Mass
Communications correspond to those of Undergraduate Admissions and the Graduate
School. The Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletins are available on-line. The
School may request additional writing samples or other evidence of creative
work.
Admission Procedures
Students applying to the graduate program in the School of Journalism and Mass
Communications fall into two categories: degree candidates and non-degree
candidates. Eligibility to take courses is determined as follows:
Non-Degree Candidates
Certified teachers using Certification Admission application (GS42) are limited
to 12 hours every five years
Certified teachers using Graduate School application (GS3)
have hours determined by their graduate director* Non-certified
degree candidates are limited to 12 hours only
Degree Candidates
* Fully admitted students have no course hour restrictions* Conditionally admitted
students are limited to hours approved by their graduate director
Tuition
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice and vary for different
programs and USC campuses. Active duty military, SC certified teachers
and cooperating teachers are eligible for reduced tuition rates. Contact
Distance Education or the Office of the Bursar for current information.
Courses (all are three semester
hours)
Courses are delivered through a variety of media
JOUR J701 - Research Methods in Mass Communication
JOUR J705 - Integrated Communication Principles
JOUR J706 - Media Law
JOUR J715 - Integrated Communications Strategies
JOUR J762 - Issues in Mass Communication Management
JOUR J771 - Media Economics
More Information
For information about courses or tuition, contact a Student Services Coordinator
at Distance Education and Instructional Support at 800-922-2577 or 803-777-7210. You
may send e-mail to: question@mailbox.sc.edu or
visit our web site at www.sc.edu/deis/student.services.
For information about certification areas pertaining to
the above courses, contact the SC Department of Education,
Teacher Certification Office, 1600 Gervais Street, Columbia,
SC 29201; e-mail at licensure@sde.state.sc.us.
The information listed above is subject to change without
notice.
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