Earn your UBalt degree by majoring in Digital Communication.
These requirements apply to students entering this program in fall 2023 and thereafter.
Students who enrolled earlier should consult the catalog in effect at the time they enrolled.
Read the course descriptions.
Digital Communication Program Requirements
(48 credits)
Areas of Focus
Computer Graphics Competency Requirement
General Electives
Information Literacy Requirement
UPPER DIVISION: (Required for all Digital Communication majors. 21 credits)
Take these five classes:
Choose one literature course.
Choose one advanced writing course.
Additional Advanced Writing course options for students already accepted as an accelerated student in the M.A. in Integrated Design program:
Choose seven courses from the following lists. Students may take 300- to 400-level classes from one area for a more specialized degree or from many areas for a more generalized experience. Courses to be determined by the student and her/his adviser, based on entrance qualifications and career objectives.
Students are highly encouraged to take a mix of first- and second-level courses. At least two second-level courses are recommended.
Students can also take advanced DESN courses with permission.
Students can also take advanced DESN courses with permission.
Students are highly encouraged to take a mix of first- and second-level theory/writing and production courses. At least two second-level courses are recommended.
Students can also take advanced DESN courses with permission.
Students can also take advanced DESN courses with permission.
OTHER ELECTIVES (applies to all focus areas)
IDIS 101 First Year Seminar: Introduction to University Learning (freshmen only; transfer students replace this with a different elective)
Complete as many courses as necessary from any discipline to fulfill your 120-credit requirement to graduate. These can include General Education courses, additional courses in the major and/or other courses of interest.
Meet the UBalt Information Literacy graduation requirement by successfully completing one of the following:
ASSURANCE OF LEARNING: B.A. IN DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
Mission Statement
The Bachelor of Arts in Digital Communication provides traditional and nontraditional students with a broad-based practical understanding of communications in the 21st century. Through interdisciplinary studies in theory, culture and writing; production and design; and public relations, this program help them develop communications-related career skills, as well as a broader view of the theories that undergird those messages. The program's graduates prepare for entry and mid-level positions in communication departments, for work as freelance communication specialists and consultants, and for graduate study.
Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes
Upon graduating from the B.A. in Digital Communication program, students will be able to:
Discuss the impact of digital communication technologies on 21st Century communication, business, arts, and culture.
Apply media theory and practice to real world problems.
Compare and contrast basic techniques and strategies for informing and persuading audiences.
Employ principles of effective writing.
Present an original professional or academic research project in one area of digital communication:
Demonstrate technological and information literacy skills that are required of practicing communication professionals.