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Digital Media in Design & Communication B.A.
In this exciting interdisciplinary program you will learn the skills necessary for success in the emerging field of digital media, ranging from critical communication to real-world design applications. Learn the fundamentals of design and communication from creative professionals and hone your critique and craftsmanship skills with your peers.
Programs Details
Digital Media in Design & Communication
Bachelor of Arts
Quick Facts
Level
Undergraduate
Location
La Sierra Campus
Duration
76 Units/4 Years
Accreditation
WASC
Curriculum Sheet
Description:
When design and communication meet, the possibilities are endless. Students studying this major from the Departments of Art+Design and Communication will not only be prepared for entry-level positions in digital media, but will receive the necessary tools to adapt and thrive in this ever-changing field.
| COMM 244 | Interpersonal | 4 |
| COMM 315 | Public Relations | 4 |
| COMM 324 | Small Group Communication | 4 |
| COMM 328 | Persuasion | 4 |
| COMM 338 | Advanced News Writing | 4 |
| COMM 365 | Organizational Communication | 4 |
| COMM 429 | Public Relations Case Studies | 4 |
| COMM 477 | Intercultural Communication | 4 |
| COMM 494 | Internship | 4 |
Career Outlook
6% Job Market Growth
$66,750 Median Salary
Very Diverse
The median annual wage for public relations specialists was $66,750 in May 2023. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $38,570, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $126,220.
In May 2023, the median annual wages for public relations specialists in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:
- Government $76,140
- Advertising, public relations, and related services $74,250
- Business, professional, labor, political, and similar organizations $71,860
- Educational services; state, local, and private $62,630
- Healthcare and social assistance $58,390
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Partial information in this page was retrieved from Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Public Relations Specialists, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/public-relations-specialists.htm (visited April 17, 2024).
