The English, Foreign Languages, and Mass Communication Department consists of two areas: theEnglish and Foreign Languages area and the Mass Communication area.

English and Foreign Languages

The English Program offers two major options to accommodate students who wish to teach on thesecondary school level and those who wish to enter graduate school or professional school. The Teaching of English Program of Study prepares students to teach on the secondary level. This program is designed to satisfy teacher certification requirements of the South Carolina Department ofEducation. In addition, graduates of this program are prepared to undertake graduate study in Englishand related fields. The pre-professional English Program of Study provides the background for graduate or professional study.

Mass Communication

The Mass Communication Program offers two concentrations to students choosing the major. The print concentration prepares students who wish to pursue career opportunities in publication, writing,and related fields, while the broadcast concentration prepares students who seek careers asanchors for radio and television, or as production support personnel.

Source: Benedict College Catalogue 2007-2009.