B.A. in Communication Studies - New Media

The B.A. in Communication Studies - New Media is an upper-division program designed for students with an associate degree or equivalent number of credits. This 62-credit interdisciplinary program focuses on advanced writing and communication curriculum to prepare graduates for effective communication in a global society.

Program Goals

Graduates of the B.A. in Communication Studies: New Media will have the ability to:

• Plan, propose, and assess new media communication strategies for diverse audiences.
• Communicate effectively and confidently through oration, the written word, and new media technology.
• Think creatively and efficiently, both individually and as part of a team, to analyze, evaluate, and solve problems using communication strategies and technologies.
• Act as an ethical, informed leader in the evolving global communication society.
• Utilize new media technology to create communication products and services.

Admissions Requirements

The admissions requirements for the upper-division undergraduate program in Communication Studies - New Media are as follows:

• Application for Admission
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended
• Grade point average of 2.5 or higher, on a 4-point scale
• One letter of professional recommendation
• On-campus interview Students applying to the upper-division undergraduate program should have completed at least 60 credits of liberal arts and sciences coursework and/or an associate degree.

Degree Requirements

The LIU Riverhead Undergraduate Communication Studies - New Media Program is an upper-division program. In addition to the upper-division program requirements, students must complete 63 credits of coursework focusing on knowledge, understanding, and skills in the liberal arts and sciences. Most of the courses in this Liberal Arts and Sciences core are completed before a student enters LIU Riverhead.

General Core (31 credits)

• Historical and Social Sciences: 9 credits (History, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, or Economics)
• Humanities: 9 credits (Communication, Philosophy, Foreign Language, Fine Arts, English, Cultural Anthropology, or Religion)
• English and Writing: 6 credits
• Scientific Processes: 4 credits (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics)
• Mathematical Processes: 3 credits (Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Number Theory, Statistics, or Probability)

Content Core (32 credits)

The content core in the liberal arts and sciences consists of 32 credits in one or more of the liberal arts and sciences.

Four Semester Plan

The upper-level curriculum follows a four-semester plan, with specific courses outlined for each semester.

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course Title	Credits
CMA 265 - Technology in Education	3
CMA 270 - New Media and Society	3
CMA 280 - Interpersonal Communication in the Digital Age	3
Liberal Arts Elective	3
Liberal Arts Elective	3

Spring Semester

Course Title	Credits
CMA 300 - Emerging Media Applications I	3
CMA 310 - Advertising and Public Relations	3
CMA 320 - New Media Literacies	3
CMA 400 - ePortfolio I	2
ENG 402 - Advanced Professional Writing	3

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course Title	Credits
CMA 301 - Emerging Media Applications II	3
CMA 330 - Digital Storytelling	3
CMA 340 - Business Communications	3
CMA 420 - Communication Research Methods	3
CMA 430 - Oral Communication and Presentation	3

Spring Semester

Course Title	Credits
CMA 350 - Gaming and Society	3
CMA 401 - ePortfolio II	2
CMA 440 - Case Studies in New Media	3
CMA 450/451 - Capstone Project or Internship	4
Liberal Arts Elective	3

Course Descriptions

• CMA 265: Technology in Education
• CMA 270: New Media and Society
• CMA 280: Interpersonal Communication in the Digital Age
• CMA 300: Emerging Media Applications I
• CMA 301: Emerging Media Applications II
• CMA 310: Advertising and Public Relations
• CMA 320: New Media Literacies
• CMA 330: Digital Storytelling
• CMA 340: Business Communication
• CMA 350: Gaming and Society
• CMA 400: ePortfolio I
• CMA 401: ePortfolio II
• CMA 410: Media Law
• CMA 420: Communication Research Methods
• CMA 430: Oral Communication and Presentation
• CMA 440: Case Studies in New Media
• CMA 450: Communication Capstone Project
• CMA 451: Communication Internship
• ENG 402: Advanced Professional Writing

Employment Outlook

Graduates of the B.A. in Communication Studies - New Media program can pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Administration
• Advertising
• Advocacy
• Business
• Consulting
• Counseling
• Creative Directing
• Customer Service
• Editing
• Emerging Media
• Entertainment
• Fundraising
• Government/Politics
• Health Careers
• Human Resources/Personnel
• Information Services
• Journalism
• Labor Relations
• Law
• Library Science
• Management
• Marketing/Promotion
• Media Research
• Non-Profit Sectors
• Publishing
• Public Opinion Research
• Public Relations
• Real Estate
• Sales
• Social and Human Services
• Social Media
• Speech Writing
• Teaching
• Training and Development
• Writing

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