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2011-12 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2011-12 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mass Communication, Digital Media Communication Concentration, B.S.


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The Digital Media Communication concentration is an interdisciplinary program focusing on the development of interactive and new media. With a strong foundation in the rhetorical tradition of content development and visual communication, the program’s practical and theoretical base prepares students for new media professions ranging from media convergence to multiplatform interactive productions.

Recommended Curriculum


Freshman


Subtotal: 29 credit hours


Sophomore


Subtotal: 30 credit hours


Admission to Candidacy


To be admitted to candidacy in the Digital Media Communication concentration, the student must meet the following requirements:

  1. 45 hours completed before applying for candidacy
  2. Grade of C (2.00) or better in each of the following:

JOUR 1020 /EMC 1020 /RIM 1020 

EMC 2500 

  1. Minimum overall GPA in all coursework of 2.50.
  2. Math course satisfying General Education requirements.

Digital Media Communication Requirements


Specialties


Students should choose 15 hours from one of the two specialties below to complete the Digital Media Communication concentration.

Total hours in the college: Not to exceed 40 hours


Other Requirements:


  • Minor in liberal arts and sciences (18 hours)
  • One hour elective
  • At least 65 hours in liberal arts and sciences

Total other requirements: 81


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