Post ADP Mass Communication — Roadmap
School of Media and Communication Studies | Session: Spring 2026
Total Credit Hours: 68 (Without Bridging) / 83 (With Bridging)
Bridging Semester (Optional)
Important: Students admitted in BS Program with BA, BSc, or ADP other than Mass Communication will study the Bridging Semester.
| Code | Course Title | Cr. Hr. | Category |
|---|
| MC 120 |
Introduction to Communication and Mass Media |
3 |
Major |
| MC 121 |
Media History, Laws and Ethics |
3 |
Major |
| MC 270 |
Fundamentals of News Reporting |
3 (2+1) |
Major |
| MC 241 |
Video Production |
3 (2+1) |
Major |
| IM 231 |
Mobile Journalism |
3 (2+1) |
Elective |
| Semester Credit Hours |
15 |
Year 1
Semester 1 (Fall)
| Code | Course Title | Cr. Hr. | Category |
|---|
| MC 356 |
Development Communication |
3 (2+1) |
Elective |
| MC 369 |
Broadcast Production |
3 (2+1) |
Elective |
| MC 347 |
Digital Photography and Editing |
3 (2+1) |
Major |
| MC 384 |
Opinion and Editorial Writings |
3 (2+1) |
Major |
| MC 309 |
Communication Theories |
3 |
Major |
| MC 214 |
Media Information Literacy |
3 (2+1) |
Major |
| Semester Credit Hours |
18 |
Semester 2 (Spring)
| Code | Course Title | Cr. Hr. | Category |
|---|
| MC 349 |
Media Research Methods |
3 |
Major |
| MC 372 |
Digital Radio & Podcast Production |
3 (1+2) |
Major |
| MC 373 |
Fundamentals of Advertising and PR |
3 (2+1) |
Major |
| TBA |
Fact Checking Techniques |
3 (2+1) |
Elective |
| MC 374 |
Media and Politics |
3 |
Elective |
| MC 242 |
Graphic Design |
3 (2+1) |
Major |
| SD 102 |
21st Century Skills |
No Credit |
Compulsory |
| Semester Credit Hours |
18 |
Year 2
Semester 3 (Fall)
| Code | Course Title | Cr. Hr. | Category |
|---|
| MC 471 |
Advertising and PR Campaigns |
3 (2+1) |
Major |
| MC 472 |
National & International Affairs |
3 |
Major |
| TBA |
Copy Editing and Digital Designing |
3 (2+1) |
Major |
| TBA |
News Production & Current Affairs |
3 (2+1) |
Major |
| TBA |
Post Production |
3 (2+1) |
Major |
| MC 453 |
Research Report |
3 (2+1) |
Major |
| SD 100 |
English Immersion |
No Credit |
Compulsory |
| Semester Credit Hours |
18 |
Semester 4 (Spring)
| Code | Course Title | Cr. Hr. | Category |
|---|
| MC 478 |
Media Planning and Buying |
3 (2+1) |
Major |
| MC 482 |
Project |
3 (1+2) |
Compulsory |
| MC 483 |
Research Writings |
No Credit |
Compulsory |
| MC 484 |
Internship |
3 |
Compulsory |
| MC 375 |
Media Seminar |
3 |
Elective |
| SD 210 |
Civic and Community Engagement |
2 |
Allied |
| — |
COOP Program |
6 |
Optional |
| Semester Credit Hours |
14 |
| Total Credit Hours (Without Bridging Semester) |
68 |
| Total Credit Hours (With Bridging Semester) |
83 |
Important Notes:
- The COOP Program is optional; however, if a student opts for it, the corresponding credit hours will be reflected on their transcript.
- In case a student has already studied any of the courses during their ADP, BA, or BSc program, they will be required to select alternative courses from the list of electives.