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Digital Communication
College of Arts & Sciences
Have you ever wanted to change the world? Digital Communications enables students to do just that by assisting in discovering their unique creative voices. It can guide them in utilizing technology best to facilitate their vision via hands-on experience and encourage them to express their creativity for the benefit of their culture and communities.
about the program
The Digital Communication major prepares students for digital media and content creation careers by creating and implementing message design and delivery across all industries. Graduates might work in film and video production, audio and live production, podcasting, broadcasting, news media, programming, content creation and curation, digital marketing, social media, management, search engine optimization, and marketing direction.
TRACKS TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR MAJOR
- Audio and Live Production
- Business
- Entrepreneurship
- Film and Video Production
- News Media
- Programming
- Sports Media Production
GAIN EXPERIENCE
Create, deliver, and evaluate strategic messages and gain competency through coursework and experiential activities. An internship helps will help you gain valuable experience and evidence for your digital portfolio.
Entrepreneurs, startups, established businesses, nonprofits, education, healthcare, banking, construction, virtually every industry uses the skills you’ll learn in this major.
Potential Careers
- Media Editor
- Audio & Video Producer
- Social Media Manager
- Digital Content Creator
- Web Developer
Sample Schedule
Freshman Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM | 1303 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| BLIT | 1103 | Old Testament | 3 |
| HIST | 1203 | US History | 3 |
| MATH | 1103 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| ENGL | 1503 | English Composition I | 3 |
| FRST | 1101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
Freshman Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL | 1703 | English Comp II | 3 |
| PSYC | 1103 | General Psychology | 3 |
| GNSC | 1303 | Engaging with Science | 3 |
| FNAR | Exploring Music/ theater or Art | 3 | |
| BLIT | 1203 | New Testament | 3 |
| MGMT | 1801 | Business Seminar | 1 |
Sophomore Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEO | 2003 | Christian Theology and Worldview | 3 |
| COMM | 1703 | Intro to Human Communication | 3 |
| MKTG | 2303 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| GRAP | 2203 | Intro to Digital Media | 3 |
| Gen Ed Exploratory Course | 3 | ||
Sophomore Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM | 2803 | Comm in the Digital World | 3 |
| MKTG | 3503 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| GRAP | 2503 | Web Design I | 3 |
| MATH | Engaging w/Math & Data/Statistics | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Exploratory Course | 3 | ||
Junior Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT | 1503 | Mass Media & Society | 3 |
| COMM | 3003 | Media Editing | 3 |
| Gen Ed Exploratory Course | 3 | ||
| Track Coursework | 3 | ||
| Wellness Course | 2 | ||
| COMM | 2001 | Multimedia Workshop | 1 |
| Elective | 1 |
Junior Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM | 3803 | Intro to Public Speaking | 3 |
| MKTG | 3603 | Digital Marketing | 3 |
| GRAP | 4603 | Web Design II | 3 |
| Track Coursework | 3 | ||
| Elective | 1 | ||
| COMM | 4001 | Adv Multimedia Workshop | 1 |
Senior Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKTG | 3703 | Promotion Management | 3 |
| GRAP | 3003 | Digital Imaging | 3 |
| Track Coursework | 3 | ||
| Upper Division Electives | 7 | ||
Senior Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM | 4883 | Internship | 3 |
| Track Coursework | 3 | ||
| Track Coursework | 3 | ||
| Electives | 7 | ||
Career Earnings
$58,000
average annual
$2,494,000
career average
$48k
Social Media Manager
$49k
SEO Associate
$63k
PPC Specialist
$54k
Web Content Manager
$76k
Marketing Coordinator
Related Majors
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Developed specifically for Traditional Undergraduate Students, MNU launched a new schedule in 2020. Semester-long courses are now held on Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday for 75 minutes each.
Business Administration continues to be a highly sought out degree by students and employers alike. It provides an excellent and thorough foundation in skills necessary for success in today’s business world. These degrees will also prepare students for graduate study in management, law or other business specialties.
Yorton Clark
Dean, School of Professional and Graduate Studies Chair, Professional and Graduate Studies in Business Professor
Aaron Bohn
"The Digital Communication major exists to help students discover and express their own creatively unique voices through hands-on experience, professional technology, and industry-ready opportunities."
Associate Professor of Digital Communications
success stories
As an MNU student, you’ll encounter not only academic growth and career preparation but you’ll also transform through spiritual growth and time spent in service and mission. We think that’s a
recipe for success in today’s global world.
