Digital Media Studies certificate (COMM)

In this certificate program, students learn to utilize and analyze a variety of digital media tools for the purposes of communication, collaboration and research, and to develop social, political, academic and professional networks. The certificate is interdisciplinary; students must take the three core courses from MRTS, COMM and TECM. Applicable electives may be taken from any department with permission.

Certificate requirements, 15 hours

Students may receive a certificate in digital media studies by successfully completing the following courses with a grade of B or higher.

Required courses, 9 hours

Electives, 6 hours

Select from the following courses:

COMM 3820 - Social Media Perspectives
COMM 4320 - Communications and Virtual Gaming
JOUR 3270 - Media Entrepreneurship and Innovation
JOUR 4270 - Strategic Social Media
MRTS 3360 - Social Media Strategies
MRTS 3525 - Content Development for Digital Media
MRTS 4410 - Topics in Digital Media Studies (when taught as “Gender and Digital Cultures”)
MRTS 4410 - Topics in Digital Media Studies (when taught as “Video Game Perspectives”)
MRTS 4415 - Topics in Film and Television Studies (when taught as “Media Genres/Authors - Video Game Authors”)
MRTS 4450 - Topics in Media Industry Studies (when taught as “Digital Distribution”)
MRTS 4450 - Topics in Media Industry Studies (when taught as “Mobile Media”)
MRTS 4450 - Topics in Media Industry Studies (when taught as “Video Game History”)
Internship option (COMM 4800 , MRTS 4480 or TECM 4920 ) with approval from undergraduate advisor
Other courses approved by undergraduate advisor