All B.S. in Communication majors are required to specify an area of study within the degree. Currently there are three areas from which students may choose: Advertising, Multimedia Journalism & Production, and Public Relations. Also, B.S. in Communication majors must complete a minimum of 72 hours outside of journalism and mass communication courses, and B.S. in Communication majors can take no more than 6 credit hours for internships. The B.S. in Communication is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications.