Digital Communication
Communication, which is predominantly mediated by technology, is foundational to all forms of human interaction. From successfully developing interpersonal relationships to skillfully managing an organization to critically understanding the world around us, strong verbal and written communication skills are an absolute must.
We have curated an undergraduate program – focused on critical analysis and experiential learning – that is designed to provide students a space in which to strengthen their communication skills in a variety of ways, from public speaking to media production.
Ultimately, our major is grounded in an interdisciplinary fusion of communication theory and media studies and will properly prepare students to thrive in our continuously evolving, media-centered society – academically, personally, and professionally.
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To earn this degree, students must successfully complete at least 120 credits, including General Education requirements and the major requirements below.
To remain in good academic standing, students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average in the major of at least 2.5 or higher, which is also the requirement for graduation.
Major Sequence
Includes 27 credits from the required core courses and a total of 15 credits from the student’s chosen concentration area of Journalism & Public Relations or Media & Visual Studies:
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Core Courses | ||
CM100 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3.0 |
CM101 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3.0 |
CM105 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
CM217 | Media Production 1 | 3.0 |
CM305 | Media Law & Ethics | 3.0 |
CM310 | Interpersonal Communication | 3.0 |
CM401 | Communication Theory & Research | 3.0 |
CM405 | Digital Communication Internship | 3.0 |
CM465 | Digital Comm. Professional Practices | 3.0 |
Concentration | ||
Select one concentration: | 15.0 | |
Journalism & Public Relations | ||
Media & Visual Studies | ||
Total Credits | 42.0 |
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Digital Communication majors may not use CM217 to fulfill the Visual & Performing Arts General Education category.
Concentration
Students must complete 15 credits total from one chosen concentration area.
Journalism & Public relations
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Requirements | ||
Select 15 credits from the following: | 15.0 | |
CM/EN210 | Writing for the Mass Media | |
CM/EN213 | News Writing & Reporting | |
CM220 | Introduction to Public Relations | |
CM/EN222 | News Editing | |
CM/EN230 | Writing on the Web | |
CM252 | Organizational Communication | |
CM/EN341 | Public Relations Writing | |
CM350 | Special Topics | |
CM400 | Digital Field Production | |
Total Credits | 15.0 |
Media & Visual Studies
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Requirements | ||
Select 15 credits from the following: | 15.0 | |
CM/AR200 | Visual Communication | |
CM/AR205 | Transmedia Storytelling | |
CM/AR235 | The Art of Film | |
CM/AR244 | Women in Film | |
CM/EN245 | Writing About Television | |
CM251 | Intercultural Communication | |
CM302 | Mass Media & Social Issues | |
CM350 | Special Topics | |
CM400 | Digital Field Production | |
Total Credits | 15.0 |
For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.
Boost your writing, speaking, and media skills with a minor in digital communication from GCU. This focus complements a wide variety of majors and positions graduates for career success in a variety of professional settings.
Minor Sequence
To earn a minor in Digital Communication, students must successfully complete a minimum of 18 credits including:
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CM100 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3.0 |
CM101 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3.0 |
CM105 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
Any nine additional credits of CM courses | 9.0 | |
Total Credits | 18.0 |
For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.
- Before you begin your internship, schedule an appointment at georgian.as.me/?calendarID=2795200 to meet with Theodora Sergiou, Internship and Student Development Coordinator for the School of Business and Digital Media (SBDM).
- Complete the Internship Registration and Contract using CareerLink.
- Go to georgian.edu/careerlink.
- Select “I am a Student.” If this is your first time signing in, enter your GCU password and select “Activate” account to complete your profile and create a Careerlink password. If you have already set up a CareerLink profile, sign in using your GCU username and the CareerLink password you created for this account (not your GCU password).
- Once logged on, select “Experiential Learning” from the action menu.
- Complete the SBDM Approval Form online. Once approved, you will receive e-mail confirmation.
- Students register for the internship course by first requesting permission from Professor Sergiou in Self-Service, and then going back into Self-Service and completing registration.
- Business majors will register for BU351.
- Digital communication majors will register for CM405.
- Graphic Design and Multimedia majors will register for GD429.
- During the internship, you should maintain a weekly journal of hours worked, tasks performed, and personal reflections. Regularly review your progress with the internship coordinator and employer.
- Toward the end of your internship and at least two weeks before the end of the semester, go back into CareerLink to submit the Internship Evaluation Form online.
- At the conclusion of the semester, you will prepare a PowerPoint presentation on your internship experience containing:
- an overview of the enterprise;
- a job description;
- an explanation of how you achieved your learning objectives; and
- and a self-reflection on the impact of the internship on your career choice, goals, and plans.
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