Associate of Arts in Digital Communication
The Digital Communication major prepares students to be skilled in the practice of communication that leads to positive spiritual, social, and economic transformation especially in the urban context and among immigrant communities. The degree enables you to follow careers in a variety of industries working with digital and emerging media in strategic communication. The degree provides a foundation for students who wish to pursue a 4-year degree in Communication. It also prepares students to work as digital producers, digital content specialists, social media specialists, strategic communication specialists, bloggers, and more in a variety of fields.
Digital Communication Curriculum Map
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 & LANG 157 |
Introduction to Academic English and Language Practicum |
4 |
| INST 150 | Introduction to Faith, Reason, and Justice | 3 |
| CSCI 110 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| COMM 120 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM 105 | Introduction to Communication: Mass Media 1 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 102 & LANG 158 |
College Writing and Language Practicum |
4 |
| SPAN 101A | Elementary Spanish 2 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introducing Biblical Literature,Biblical Literature in Contemporary Context 1 | ||
| Public Relations 1 | ||
| COMM 215 | Writing for the Media 1 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Mathematical Ideas 2 | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| THEO 210 or BIBL 100 |
Christian Spirituality or Introducing Biblical Literature,Biblical Literature in Contemporary Context |
3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Studies in the Novel and Short Fiction 1 | ||
| Radical Christianity and the Red Letter Christian Movement 1 | ||
| COMM 240 | Rhetoric & Persuasion 1 | 3 |
| COMM 331 | Social Media in Organizations 1 | 3 |
| COMM 351 | Digital Storytelling (Digital Media Track) 1,3 | 3 |
| COMM 290 | Production Practicum 1,3 | 1 |
| DCOM 295 | Field Experence (not required, 1 credit hour - may be taken 1-3 times) 1 | 0 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Select one Social Science Elective from the following: 4 | 3 | |
| Personal Stewardship 1 | ||
| Essentials of Economics 1 | ||
| General Psychology 1 | ||
| Introduction to Sociology 1 | ||
| Introduction to Social Work 1 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Heritage of Western Thought and Civilization - Modern 1 | ||
| Advanced Public Relations 1 | ||
| BIOL 104 | Human Biology 2 | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Justice in a Pluralistic Society 1 | ||
| Media Law, Ethics & Leadership 1 | ||
| COMM 361 | Digital Media Production (Digital Media Track) 1,5 | 3 |
| COMM 295 | Field Practicum Communications 1,5 | 1 |
| DCOM 295 | Field Experence (not required, 1 credit hour - may be taken 1-3 times) 1 | 0 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 65 | |
- 1
Satisfies core requirement.
- 2
Students may substitute more advanced courses if able to meet specific course prerequisites.
- 3
COMM 351 Digital Storytelling and COMM 290 Production Practicum taken concurrently
- 4
Consult advisor before selecting from available elective courses during the academic term.
- 5
COMM 361 Digital Media Production and COMM 295 Field Practicum Communications taken concurrently