Digital Media and Storytelling, BS
Bachelor of Science
IU Online’s Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Storytelling offers instruction in the use of digital tools to create artistic and professional messages and stories.
Develop a critical understanding of the role and influence of media domestically and globally. Learn to critically evaluate and assess information and its credibility. Acquire career-ready skills in communication, as well as techniques to engage and inform audiences.
Tailor your degree to your professional interests by choosing one specialization:
- Public relations
- Digital storytelling
Your IU Online BS in Digital Media and Storytelling prepares you for careers in such fields as:
- Publishing and journalism
- Communications and public relations
- Film, television, radio
- Design and creative development
- Marketing and advertising
This 100 percent online program is taught by IU East, IUPUI, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest, and IU Southeast. This consortial model allows you to take coursework from several campuses and learn from a wide range of faculty.
Degree Requirements
To earn a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Storytelling, you must complete 120 credit hours.
Requirements are broken down as follows:
- Core courses (22 credit hours)
- Specialization courses (15 credit hours)
- Capstone course (3 credit hours)
- General electives courses (as needed to total 120 credit hours)
Students are required to complete one of the following 15-credit specializations:
- Public relations
- Digital storytelling
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