Mass Comm @ Round Rock

About Our Program

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication offers a nationally accredited curriculum that introduces students to the broad framework of mass communication, emphasizing what is common and fundamental to advertising, print journalism, public relations and the electronic media (formerly broadcasting).

To earn a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, students must complete 128 semester hours, which include the university's general studies requirements and 33 hours in Mass Communication. Senior portfolios are now required of all students.

Mass Communication graduates work in a variety of areas.

Judy B. Oskam, Ed.D.
Associate Professor &
Associate Director for Round Rock Programs
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Texas State University
Round Rock Higher Education Center
1555 University Blvd.
Round Rock, Texas 78664
512.716.4554
oskam@txstate.edu
www.masscomm.txstate.edu

Lights……Camera……History

PBS brings us the personal accounts of WWII veterans through the Ken Burns series, THE WAR.

The Texas State University School of Journalism and Mass Communication and KLRU-TV, Austin PBS, hosted a panel discussion on October 15th focusing on documentary filmmaking and the Ken Burns series, The War. The event was held in the Teaching Theater of the Avery Building at the Round Rock Higher Education Center.

KLRU-TV President and General Manager Bill Stotesbery moderated the panel. KLRU-TV producers Domenique Bellavia and Sean Cunningham and acclaimed filmmaker Hector Galán shared their insight and expertise with students and community members.

The audience screened segments of the KLRU produced documentary The World, The War and Texas in addition to the Burns series. Panelists and students discussed the controversy surrounding the late addition of Latinos to the Burns documentary. Galán discussed the impact on PBS, independent filmmaking and the Latino community. This panel discussion is available online at www.judyoskam.com

Hosted by KLRU-TV & the Texas State University School of Journalism and Mass Communication

For more information, contact Dr. Judy Oskam, School of Journalism and Mass Communication at 512-716-4554 or oskam@txstate.edu
www.judyoskam.com
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
KLRU-TV
Round Rock Higher Education Center
Galán