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communication & mass media

3 hours in Interpersonal Communication
3 hours of Introduction to Public Relations
3 hours of Writing for Digital Media
3 hours of Interpreting Narratives and Ideologies
3 hours of Writing for Mass Media
3 hours of Mass Communication Theory
1 hour of Communication Seminar
3 hours of Storytelling & Persuasion
3 hours of Mass Communication Law

3 hours in one of the following…
Cross Cultural Communication, Public Relations Campaigns & Event Planning, or Communication Internship

9 hours in three of the following
Photography, Magazine Design & Production, Digital Layout & Design,
Digital Marketing & Analytics, Web Page Design

communication & mass media core - 40 hours

digital media & design

3 hours in Survey of Digital Media & Design
3 hours of Photography
3 hours of Writing for Digital Media
3 hours of Writing for Mass Media
3 hours of Digital Marketing & Analytics
1 hour of Communication

3 hours of Color Theory
3 hours of Magazine Design & Production
3 hours of Typography
3 hours of Digital Layout & Design
3 hours of Web Page Design
3 hours of Advanced Digital Imaging
3 hours of Advanced Illustration

3 hours in one of the following…
International Photojournalism, Mass Communication Law or Communication internship

digital media & design core - 43 hours

communication & mass media

With course work focused on public relations, public speaking, intercultural communication, digital marketing and more, our communications & mass media program will teach you how to connect with others in a profound way and become a competent storyteller. You’ll explore how to write for print, documentaries, broadcast, online journalism, public relations and advertising while perfecting your skills in interviewing, research and copy editing. Through your studies, you’ll gain understanding of the impact and effects of mass communication on different cultures, as well as mass communication law and the First Amendment.

digital media & design

Our program’s faith-based curriculum teaches you how to craft effective, compelling messaging through the integration of technology and communication principles so that you’ll become prepared to enter a dynamic, innovative and growing field. Learn creative design and communication, including digital media, research and writing skills, digital design theory and application, marketing analytics and web design. Our digital media degree teaches you how to use fundamental concepts of communication and demonstrate appropriate levels of research and writing skills. Exhibit proficiency in industry-standard graphic design software and utilize digital design practices and principles. You’ll also learn how to identify and apply professional networking skills through various forms of media.