2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 30, 2024  
2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

New Communication Media [NCM]


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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. 

The major’s 36 credit hours must be taken from the following:


Example of the B.A. in New Communication Media over four years


The sample program listed is a model and does not reflect the expectations for all of the programs. Students should consult an advisor to obtain up-to-date program requirements and to formulate a degree plan.

 Link to General Education (GE); Link to Foreign Language

Total credit hours for semester: 16


First Year Spring


Total credit hours for semester: 16


Second Year Fall


Total credit hours for semester: 16


Second Year Spring


Total credit hours for semester: 16


Third Year Fall


Total credit hours for semester: 16


Third Year Spring


Total credit hours for semester: 16


Fourth Year Fall


Total credit hours for semester: 16


Fourth Year Spring


Internship/Study Abroad (12 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 12


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