New Media
In this concentration, you will explore new media tools such as blogs, podcasts, social networks, wikis, and Web conferencing. You will assess the usefulness of new media tools in increasing organizational effectiveness and reaching global markets. By the end of your program, you will be able to apply your understanding of new media as you design and create a prototype of a mass communication tool.
Completion Requirements
- 181 total credit hours
- General education courses (45 cr.)
- Core courses (51 cr.)
- Concentration courses (15 cr.)
- Elective courses (65 cr.)
- Capstone course (5 cr.)
Estimated time to completion: 4.5 years, depending on individual progress and credits transferred. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Students may be eligible to transfer up to 135 credits with at least 45 credits (including specific courses) completed at Walden.
Core Courses (51 cr.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| COMM 1005 | Developing Student Portfolios for Communication | 1 |
| COMM 1002 | Group Presentation and Discussion | 5 |
| COMM 1003 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 5 |
| COMM 1004 | Interpersonal Communication | 5 |
| COMM 2001 | Essentials of Group and Organizational Communication | 5 |
| ENGL 2002 | Professional Writing for Successful Communication | 5 |
| MEDC 3001 | Communicating Through Media and Technology | 5 |
| COMM 3001 | Communication and Thought | 5 |
| PREL 3001 | Principles of Public Relations | 5 |
| BUSI 3005 | Critical Thinking | 5 |
| COMM 4001 | Intercultural Communication | 5 |
Concentration Courses (15 cr.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| MEDC 4101 | Mass Communication Using New Media | 5 |
| MEDC 4102 | New Media and Global Communication | 5 |
| MEDC 4103 | New Media Design | 5 |
Elective Courses (65 cr.)
Choose 13 courses from any B.S. in Communication concentration or general education category. At least 2 courses must be from 3xxx or 4xxx courses.Capstone Course (5 cr.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| COMM 4901 | Communication Capstone Course | 5 |
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