Communication and Digital Media, BA

A degree in Communication and Digital Media gives students the knowledge and skills to succeed in human communication and the emerging field of digital communication. This exciting career is increasingly linked to corporate, entertainment, government, human resources, broadcasting, advertising, public relations, and nonprofit settings. This program is designed to produce career-ready graduates in digital production, communication studies, and strategic communication. As a part of this major, students build their creative and team-building skills and develop useful professional networks. All Communication and Digital Media students are encouraged to complete a Dallas-area internship before they graduate.

Program Coordinator: Sara Holmes, Phone: 972-338-1820, Email: Sara.Holmes@untdallas.edu

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Building Blocks for the Degree

1. Texas Core Curriculum: All students are required to complete 42 hours of the Texas Core Curriculum to earn a degree.

2. Major Requirements: The communication and digital media major requires 42 hours, including 21 hours in the major core requirements, 9 hours in a major concentration, and then 12 hours of prescribed electives. Students should complete 3000-level course before enrolling in 4000-level courses.

3. Major Concentrations: One of three concentrations is required in the major:

a) Digital Production is for individuals who intend to create, edit, and distribute digital media productions, especially audio and video for a broad range of applications.

b) Strategic Communication is for those seeking experience in public relations and advertising, with a special focus on digital communication media.

c) Communication Studies provides the tools and techniques for improving communication in all areas of personal and professional interaction, including law, political organizing, public affairs, and consulting, among others.

4. Other Courses: Students must have a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate with a degree from UNTD. Students may complete a minor, certificate program or general elective courses to meet this requirement.

Core Curriculum Recommendations

UNTD adheres to the Texas Core Curriculum established in Texas Education Code Chapter 61, Subchapter S. Courses designated on the transcript as a Core Foundation Area will be applied to the Texas Core Curriculum. As a new Freshman student starting at UNTD (or transfer student looking ahead to attend UNTD), taking the recommended UNTD courses (or equivalent) can reduce hours to degree and provide more opportunities for elective courses.

Texas Core Curriculum, 42 hours

Courses with an asterisk (*) also count for the major.

Communication I:
ENGL 1313 - Computer Assisted College Writing I
Communication II: Varies
Mathematics: Varies
Life & Physical Sciences I: Varies
Life & Physical Sciences II: Varies
Language, Philosophy, and Culture: Varies
Creatives Arts: Varies
American History I:
HIST 2610 - United States History to 1865
American History II:
HIST 2620 - United States History Since 1865
Government & Political Science I:
PSCI 1040 - American Government: Laws and Institutions
Government & Political Science II:
PSCI 1050 - American Government: Process and Policies
Social & Behavioral Science: Varies
Component Area I:
COMM 1010 - Introduction to Communication
Component Area II: Varies

Major Core Requirements, 21 hours

Major Concentrations, 9 hours

Select from the following 3 possible concentrations and complete the courses listed.

Concentration 1: Digital Production

Concentration 2: Strategic Communication

Concentration 3: Communication Studies

Additional Suggested Communication & Digital Media Electives

This list of communication and digital media courses exhibits possible elective courses a student can take to deepen the level of learning in the selected concentration or sample from other concentrations to gain a breadth of learning across the major. Prerequisites vary.