Earn Your Media Communications Degree Online
Now—more than ever—brands rely on marketing teams to plan and produce strategic communications on their behalf. As a communications specialist in the digital world, you must know how to leverage content across all online media. Apply traditional means of mass communication to interactive new media technology with this degree.
Our Media Communications online program will teach you how to analyze social trends to create high-quality content that is engaging and unique enough to break through the digital noise. Get ready to create share-worthy content that makes an impact. What are you waiting for?
Our Bachelor of Science in Media Communications Degree is 120 credit hours.
Featured Classes
Social Media Strategy & Management
Having a social footprint online is crucial to a brand’s success. In this course, students will examine the various social media platforms and strategies specific to each one. Students learn how to produce engaging content for major social platforms as well as how to analyze social posts after publishing. Upon completion of this course, students will know how to develop step-by-step social media strategies for digital marketing campaigns and much more. Discover the power of social influence, engagement metrics and online community management with this in-depth course.
Journalism Across Digital Platforms
Learn how to connect your audience with the news they care most about. This course covers the importance of the news in today’s society and how it gets shared with the public. Students will learn various reporting techniques to use across different news outlets and best practices in digital journalism. Students will study the ethics behind fact-based journalism and how sourcing is an important part of sharing news on digital platforms. Discover emerging platforms and newsgathering techniques on a variety of social sites, blogs and much more through this course.
Media Entrepreneurship
Discover how new media platforms aid in brand promotion. Entreperunial-minded students learn to transform their ideas into evolving business models for media. Throughout this course, students investigate the general concepts of entrepreneurship and how digital technologies transform media economics. Students analyze case studies of successful startups and apply the knowledge to their own professional goals and brand strategies.
Your Media Communications TechKit®
Turn your media dreams into reality, anytime, anywhere. The Student TechKit® we provide you with, equips you with the essential hardware and software you need to hone your storytelling skills and create captivating content.
Hardware Highlights:
- Apple MacBook: Experience seamless performance, stunning visuals, and ample storage capacity for demanding projects.
- Sony ZV-E10 Camera: Capture high-quality video footage with amazing clarity, perfect for storytelling and vlogging.
- Fovitec 19″ LED Ring Light: Achieve professional-looking lighting for your videos and photos.
- Audio-Technica Microphone & Extension Cable: Capture high-quality audio for clear and crisp sound recording.
- Sony Monitor Headphones: Immerse yourself in your work and monitor audio with precision.
- iPad WiFi 64GB Space Gray + AC & Accessories: Take notes, storyboard ideas, and stay organized on the go with a rugged case, stylus, and mount.
- Essential Cables & Hub: Connect your equipment seamlessly and adapt to different workflow scenarios.
Software Suite:
- Adobe Creative Cloud: Access industry-standard applications for video editing, graphic design, photography, and animation. Create stunning visuals and impactful media content.
- MS Office: Master essential productivity tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, ensuring clear communication and effective project management.
- Logic Pro (ecode): Craft professional audio productions with industry-renowned music creation software (optional).
*The specific types of equipment and their details included in our TechKits may change without prior notice. To ensure you receive the most accurate information about the current TechKit specifications, please confirm the details with your Admissions Representative.
**Students in the completion degree programs do not receive a techkit.
**Students in the completion degree programs do not receive a techkit.
The Student Experience Online
Our online degree programs bring the entertainment industry directly to you. Learn from industry veterans through our secure Learning Management System (LMS). This user-friendly online platform lets you collaborate with classmates on projects, submit weekly assignments, and access instructor video lectures.
On-Demand Webinar
Check out our interactive webinar for details on:
- Online Programs Overview of our degree types and concentrations, and a walk through of the gear and software you’ll receive for your degree.
- Student Life Curious about how our online classes work? We’ll show you. You’ll also find how you can participate in our virtual and livestream events.
- Success Stories Find out about what amazing projects our alumni have been working on.
- Paying for School We walk you through your options for paying for school including: scholarships and grants, Federal Student Aid, military funding and cash payment options.
SUCCESS STORIES
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