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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Digital Communication and Media B.A./B.S.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree

May be either depending on option selected; see the “Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees ” section of this catalog.

Digital Communication and Media Major

(Major Code: 237)

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Refer to the “University Core Curriculum  ” section of this catalog.

Media Communication Core Requirements (28 hours)

Required Courses

3 hours:

12 hours from:

Note:

Students are advised to complete the University Core Curriculum requirements during their first two years of classes.

B.A. or B.S. Requirements (6-12 hours)

Electives

Take additional electives as needed to total 120 hours overall (of which 39 must be advanced).

Note:

Digital Communication and Media majors may not count more than 43 hours of MCOM courses toward the degree. Electives should be in other subjects.

Graduation Requirements

 All majors in a Mass Communication’s major will compile an e-portfolio that demonstrates the student’s competencies in at least six of the following eight categories:

  • Leadership
  • Mass Media Production
  • Media Convergence
  • Written Communication
  • Cultural Influences
  • Theoretical Perspectives
  • Professional and Civic Responsibilities
  • Media Management

The e-portfolio must be submitted for review early in the semester the student plans to graduate. The student must receive a score of 3 or higher on each section of the portfolio to be certified for graduation.

 

Advising Services Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides

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