This map is a term-by-term sample course schedule for the BFA with a major in Mass Media. The milestones listed below each year are designed to keep you on course to graduate in four years.
A sample schedule is provided as a general guideline to help you build a schedule each term. Your courses must be selected with your advisor to satisfy all core curriculum and state, lab science, and multicultural requirements.
Each current student has an individualized program map developed with an advisor and is available through Degreeworks. If you have questions regarding your academic plan, please contact your advisor.
Two-year Course Rotation
Year 1
| Fall |
Hrs. |
| COMM 1100 |
3 |
| MDIA 2000 |
3 |
| MDIA 2050/2500 |
3 |
| ENGL 1101 (Area A) |
3 |
| Lab Science (Area D) |
4 |
| Total hours |
16 |
| Spring |
Hrs. |
| MDIA 2100 |
3 |
| MDIA 2050/2500 |
3 |
| MDIA 2350 |
3 |
| POLS 1101 (Area E) |
3 |
| ENGL 1102 |
3 |
| Total hours |
15 |
Milestones: Overall 2.0 GPA or higher. Complete Area F with an average GPA of 2.50 or higher. Accumulate 30 or more collegiate credits, attaining sophomore status. Complete major courses with a grade of "C" or better.
Year 2
| Fall |
Hrs. |
| MDIA 3001 |
3 |
| MDIA 3100 |
3 |
| ENGL 2111/2112 (Area C) |
3 |
| PERS (Area B) |
2 |
| Lab Science (Area D) |
4 |
| Total hours |
15 |
| Spring |
Hrs. |
| MDIA 3002 |
3 |
| MDIA 3350 |
3 |
| ART 1100/COMM 1110 (Area C) |
3 |
| MATH 1101 (Area A) |
4 |
| HIST 2111/2112 (Area E) |
2 |
| Total hours |
15 |
Milestones: Overall 2.0 GPA or higher. Accumulate 60 or more collegiate credits, attaining junior status. Complete Areas A, B, and C of Core. Complete major courses with a grade of "C" or better.
Year 3
| Fall |
Hrs. |
| MDIA 3003 |
3 |
| MDIA Content Creation Class / Writing |
3 |
| Social Science (Area E) |
3 |
| Non-Lab Science (Area D) |
3 |
| Guided Elective |
3 |
| Total hours |
15 |
| Spring |
Hrs. |
| MDIA Content Creation Class/ Writing |
3 |
| MDIA Workshop |
3 |
| MDIA 4030/4270/4450 |
3 |
| Social Science (Area E) |
3 |
| Guided Elective |
3 |
| Total hours |
15 |
Milestones: Overall 2.0 GPA or higher. Accumulate 90 or more collegiate credits, attaining senior status. Complete Area E of Core. Apply for graduation spring semester. Complete Georgia Government & history requirement. Complete major courses with a grade of "C" or better.
Year 4
| Fall |
Hrs. |
| MDIA Workshop |
3 |
| MDIA 4100 |
3 |
| MDIA 4400 |
3 |
| Guided Elective |
3 |
| Perspectives (Area B) |
2 |
| Total hours |
14 |
| Spring |
Hrs. |
| MDIA 4700 |
3 |
| MDIA 4200 |
3 |
| MDIA Content Creation Class |
3 |
| Guided Elective |
3 |
| MDIA 4950 |
3 |
| Total hours |
15 |
Milestones: Overall 2.0 GPA or higher. Accumulate 120 collegiate credits. Complete Area D of Core. Complete major requirements.