Major In Digital Communication
Digital Communication Major Objectives:
Students in the Digital Communication major will:
- Describe the process of digital communication.
- Explain the process by which digital communication knowledge is generated and advanced.
- Develop, create, deliver, and assess appropriate and effective digital media messages.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply the ethical, social, historical, and legal principles and practices of digital communication.
- Engage critically and creatively to solve problems and adapt to new technology environments.
- Apply communication and digital communication theory and research to real-world situation.
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Digital Communication Requirements:
Digital Communication Major Requirement | ||
COM 203 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
or COM 204 | Honors The Process of Communication | |
COM 205 | Introduction to Digital Communication | 3 |
COM 270 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
or COM 272 | Mass Communication | |
COM 390 | Research Methods in Communication/Digital Communication | 3 |
COM 491 | Senior Capstone for Communication/Digital Communication | 3 |
Written Content Creation Requirement 1 | ||
Choose One Course from Listing | ||
COM 332 | Writing and Reporting for Broadcast and Digital Media | 3 |
COM 352 | Writing for Social Media | 3 |
COM 353 | Writing for Digital Media | 3 |
COM 452 | Personal Branding in Digital Media | 3 |
Audio/Visual Content Creation Requirement 1 | ||
Choose One Course from Listing | ||
COM 243 | Digital Media Production | 3 |
COM 346 | Talk Radio: Sports, Politics, and Podcasting | 3 |
COM 357 | Digital Storytelling | 3 |
COM 442 | Advanced Digital Media | 3 |
Digital Communication Content Requirement 1 | ||
Choose at least Two Courses from Listing | ||
COM 243 | Digital Media Production | 3 |
COM 265 | Social Networks in Digital Communication | 3 |
COM 332 | Writing and Reporting for Broadcast and Digital Media | 3 |
COM 346 | Talk Radio: Sports, Politics, and Podcasting | 3 |
COM 352 | Writing for Social Media | 3 |
COM 353 | Writing for Digital Media | 3 |
COM 357 | Digital Storytelling | 3 |
COM 442 | Advanced Digital Media | 3 |
COM 452 | Personal Branding in Digital Media | 3 |
COM 463 | The Impact of Digital Addiction on Individuals and Social Interactions | 3 |
COM 470 | Persuasion and Social Influence | 3 |
COM 480 | Advanced Health Communication Health Campaigns | 3 |
Three Communication Electives(no double counting) 1 |
- 1
Courses amongst content sections may not double count. At least 2 courses throughout the "content" sections must be at the 400 level. The 400 level course taken for the Major Requirement section does not count towards this requirement
- 2
Modes of Thought requirements can be met by appropriate course in major
- 3
Include one Lab Science. One science course must be taken at the 300 or 400 level
A minimum of 36 credit hours is required for the major.
A minimum of 122 credit hours required for graduation.