Our digital media and journalism degree prepares you for a career in digital media production, broadcast journalism, sports media, or as a media business professional.
Full Time
Rolling AdmissionBachelor of Arts
36
Minor
18
Our digital media and journalism degree prepares you for a career in digital media production, broadcast journalism, sports media, or as a media business professional. Using a combination of real-world and classroom experience, you build a strong portfolio through internships and by working in one or more of our media-oriented student firms:
A total of 36 credits is required. You must complete core communication courses, a writing course, and a student firm or internship course. You also complete 12 to 18 credits in your chosen area of emphasis.
Examples of courses include:
For more information, and to see a complete list of requirements, visit the Course Catalog.
Examples of courses include:
For more information, and to see a complete list of requirements, visit the Course Catalog.
Examples of courses include:
For more information, and to see a complete list of requirements, visit the Course Catalog.
A total of 18 credits is required for the minor in Digital Media and Journalism including the core course Introduction to Media: Industries, Content and Audiences.
In addition, two of the following courses are required:
For more information, and to see a complete list of minor requirements, visit the Course Catalog.
Digital Media and Journalism students will be able to demonstrate:
Prepare for a successful career as a broadcast news anchor, reporter, editor, or online journalist. Learn how to tell news stories and report on sporting events through the use of multiple media platforms. Our faculty are working industry professionals and are skilled in writing engaging content for online and broadcast media.
Prepare for a career in news, entertainment, and sports programming production. You receive intensive mentoring from faculty, who are industry professionals. Plus, our class sizes are small so you will get lots of hands-on experience and access to equipment and relevant software for production.
Prepare for a career as a media industry leader at broadcast companies, advertising agencies, marketing firms, and nonprofit organizations. You gain an understanding of the changing media landscape, and identify opportunities that arise from rapidly changing technologies.
A 3+1 BA in Digital Media and Journalism and MBA program is also offered. You take your undergraduate digital media and journalism courses in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Master of Business Administration requirements in UHart’s Barney School of Business. By the end of your third year, you will have completed the BA in Digital Media and Journalism and minor in Business, and by the end of your fourth year, you will have completed the MBA. This accelerated program allows you to finish both degrees in the same amount of time it would normally take to finish one, and at a reduced cost.
3+1 Program Information
If you have questions about the program and course schedule, contact School of Communication Director and Associate Professor Jack Banks at jbanks@mxy163.com.
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Experience gained both in and outside of the classroom has helped two recent graduates of UHart’s School of Communication land production assistant positions at ESPN’s SportsCenter program. Ryan Kelsey joined the sports broadcasting giant in fall 2021, and Derek Bennett was hired in August shortly after graduation.
Bennett says he gained valuable experience as the sports director of the student-run television network STN2 during his last two years at UHart. Kelsey says one of the many ways that UHart faculty helped prepare him for his career was by teaching him about the different forms of media and encouraging him to become a well-rounded student.
The School of Communication helped me learn not only about television and live production, but also taught me about radio and podcasting, digital and online media, and the fundamentals and ethics of journalism. Ryan Kelsey '21
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Chad started working as a multimedia journalist for WWNY in Watertown, New York, immediately after graduation, thanks to his involvement in the School of Communication’s student-run television station STN. Chad says he gained a “massive” amount of experience by working as a reporter for STN, where he was able to connect with and interview leaders throughout the greater Hartford area.
Chad highly recommends that students get involved in STN if they are interested in a media career.
Although I formed wonderful connections with my professors, I found my UHart family at STN Channel 2.
Kaamal Cenot ‘20 , Digital Media and JournalismIt’s going to mean a lot when I can say on a résumé that I covered the Yard Goats for six weeks.
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