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Major In Digital Communication
The Bachelor of Science in Digital Communication provides students with the theoretical knowledge as well as the practical skill to help them become a leader in designing and managing digital content in any field or organization. Students will gain experience in both digital writing and digital production, while also developing expertise in strategy, message design, platform delivery and assessment. Digital Communication majors focus on digital communication technologies as both the consumer and the creator. They engage in unique coursework that focuses on three key areas: theories and concepts of Digital Communication, how to effectively design and manage digital content based on unique goals, as well as how to create and produce the content needed to engage a variety of communities across multiple platforms.
From social media to podcasts to emerging digital technology, Digital Communication majors at Bryant University are trained for the “here and now” as well as for what the future may bring. Studying Digital Communication at Bryant give students the ability to design, produce and manage digital content for a wider variety of contexts and careers.
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.