The Communication and Media Studies Department   offers the major in New Communication Media which is a focused program designed to provide students with the knowledge of prevailing communication theory, an understanding of the social implications of digital media and the skills to create digital content. Graduates will have materials development and critical thinking skills needed in expanding sectors of contemporary broadcast, audio, video, multimedia, gaming and related industries.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a broad understanding of various forms of communication as vehicles of human expression.
2. Identify and conduct themselves as members of the profession. Use ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to the practice of communication. 
3. Apply knowledge and skills of the communication process in the creation of meaningful content appropriate to their area of interest or concentration. 

Program Standard Grade Point Average Requirement

The major GPA is calculated by all courses identified in the college catalog as required for the major. In addition, this program has an established program standard GPA which may be used to determine progress in the program.

• Program Standard GPA
  • Minimum GPA of 2.0 in ATS 101, 102, 114 or CAP 100, 240, 327, 351, or COM courses, or GRY 324, 327, or PWR 210, or SPM 335
• New Communication Media Major Requirements
  • 36 credits in ATS 101, 102, 114 or CAP 100, 240, 327, 351, or COM courses, or GRY 324, 327, or PWR 210, or SPM 335