2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Digital Communication and Media B.A.


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs by Department

(54 credits)

Degree Map

Digital Communication and Media Learning Outcomes  

The degree in Digital Communication and Media requires a combination of 18 credit hours of common core courses, 12 credit hours of applied core courses, and 21 credit hours of field of study electives. Students who major or minor in Communication must earn a C- or higher in each course required in these respective programs. COMM 202 is recommended for all majors who have not already completed the Foundational Studies Communication requirement. ENG 313 New Media Writing is a required course in the Foundational Studies Junior Composition requirement. 

Note: A student completing a major in Digital Communication and Media may not also complete a minor in Digital and Interactive Media.

Common Core (18 credits)


Students will complete 18 credit hours of the common core in Communication.

Applied Core (12 credits)


Students will complete 12 credit hours in the Applied Digital Communication and Media Core. 9 credit hours are required and 3 credit hours are selected from a list of Digital Communication and Media courses. 

Directed Foundational Studies (3 credits)


Field of Study Electives (21 credits)


Students, in collaboration with their Departmental Advisor, will choose 21 credit hours of electives that align best with their field of study. Students may take up to 9 credit hours of coursework outside of the Department. Note: A student may not count a course taken as part of their applied core as part of their field of study elective requirements. 

Degree Map Digital Communication and Media Program


This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA

Fall 1st Year


Spring 1st Year


Fall 2nd Year


Spring 2nd Year


Fall 3rd Year


  • Foundational Studies: Literary Studies | 3 Credits
  • Major Elective (Field of Study) | 3 Credits
  • Major Elective (Field of Study) | 3 Credits
  • Elective | 3 Credits
  • Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year


  • 3 Credits
  • Major Elective (Applied Core) | 3 Credits
  • Major Elective (Field of Study) | 3 Credits
  • Major Elective (Field of Study) | 3 Credits
  • Elective | 3 Credits
  • 15 Credits

Fall 4th Year


Spring 4th Year


  • 3 Credits
  • or

    • Elective | 3 Credits
    • Major Elective (Field of Study) | 3 Credits
    • Major Elective (Field of Study) | 3 Credits
    • Elective | 3 Credits
    • Elective | 2 Credits

    14 Credits

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs by Department