The Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media prepares students to communicate ideas and tell stories across a wide variety of 21st century media platforms. It includes a communication core focused on theoretical and ethical approaches, a digital media core grounded in media history, strategies and skills, and a choice of four specialized concentrations in Broadcast, Film, Journalism and Sports.
Core Curriculum
First Year Experience, Choose 1 (1 Credit)
Communication, Choose 1 (3 Credits)
Required
Literature, Choose 1 (3 Credits)
Required
Fine Arts, Choose 1 (3 Credits)
Required
| HIST-1385 | Western Civ in a Global Context Since 1517 | 3 |
Math, Choose 1 (3 Credits)
| - | Any 1000-level math course 1310 or higher | 3 |
Required
| PSYC-2310 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| BIOL-1310 | Scientific Inquiry in a Living World | 3 |
| PHSC-1430 | Scientific Inquiry in a Physical World | 4 |
| PHSC-1431 | Scientific Inquiry in a Physical World Lab | 0 |
Civic Awareness, Choose 1 (3 Credits)
| PLSC-2310 | American National Government | 3 |
| HIST-2310 | United States History to 1865 | 3 |
| HIST-2320 | United States History Since 1865 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 44 |
Major Requirements
Communication Core
Foreign Language: Nine credit hours of foreign languages must be completed in the same language from ASLA, FREN, GERM, GREK, HEBR, or SPAN.
Digital Media Core
Choose 2: (2 Credits)
Choose 1: (3 Credits)
Broadcast Concentration Requirements
Choose 2: (2 Credits)
Choose 4: (12 Credits)
Film Concentration Requirements
Journalism Concentration Requirements
Choose 2: (2 Credits)
Choose 3: (9 Credits)
Sports Concentration Requirements
Choose 2: (2 Credits)
Choose 4: (12 Credits)
| Total Free Elective Requirements |
17-18 |
| Total Degree Requirements |
120 |
The College of Communication and Fine Arts aspires to glorify God by cultivating culture-creators for Christ who are equipped to serve as transformational leaders for church and society.
The School of Communication aspires to glorify God by providing a practical and theoretical education in written, oral and visual communication that prepares students to be culture-creators for Christ across a broad spectrum of contexts.
SLOs
#1: Students will understand the theories, principles, and history of the communicating arts (visual, written, and oral) in their area of concentration.
#2: Students will demonstrate competency in written, oral and visual communication skills in their area of concentration.
#3: Students will integrate theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and professionalism in a practical setting.
#4: School of Communication students will demonstrate understanding of Christian values and ethical decision-making in media criticism and professional practice.