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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.