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Introduction to Mass Communication (MCOM 111)

Credit Course

3 credits

$124 per credit

in-county, fees apply

In-person, Online

Is a course that evaluates the impact of historical and emerging media as aesthetic art forms in the Humanities. Students explore how the media reflects and inspires cultural, political, and ethical norms, with emphasis on various storytelling techniques based on audience and method of delivery. Students examine the development of media from the earliest cave drawings to today's new media and the reliance of society on those modes of communication. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

Corequisite(s): ACLT 053 or (ESOL 052 and ESOL 054.
General Education: Arts and Humanities (A).

Sections

Summer 2026 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 06/01/2026 - 07/11/2026
    • Course ID: #51845

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the six week session. This course uses a LOW COST (less than $40.00) textbook.

Fall 2026 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:00 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      WF
      Location: Catonsville, HUMN 001

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 09/28/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #92951

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: Remove course designation

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #90693

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:30 - 10:50 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Essex, AHUM 107

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #90310

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This course uses a FREE textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      2:00 - 3:20 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Catonsville, HUMN 002

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #91945

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      6:00 - 8:45 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Randallstown, R 168

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 09/28/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #93568

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the ten week session