Digital Media & Journalism - Church Media Production - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2023 through summer 2024. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 3 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 4 | 2 |
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 4 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 4 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 4 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 44-47 | |
- 1
Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skills requirements
- 2
HIUS 221 Survey of American History I (3 c.h.), HIUS 222 Survey of American History II (3 c.h.), or HIUS 223 Survey of American History I On Site (3 c.h.) is strongly recommended
- 3
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete an applicable INFT course
- 4
Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (2 c.h.) and EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life (2 c.h.) waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 Theology Survey I (2 c.h.) and THEO 202 Theology Survey II (2 c.h.) waived
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| SCOM 110 | Media and Culture 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
- 1
Course may fulfill select general education requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| ARTS 222 | Graphic Design Foundations | 3 |
| DIGI 175 | Fundamentals of Editing | 3 |
| DIGI 190 | Media Industry Ethics | 3 |
| DIGI 220 | Writing for Media | 3 |
| DIGI 224 | Fundamentals of Audio Production | 3 |
| DIGI 225 | Introduction to Video Production | 3 |
| DIGI 310 | The Digital Producer | 3 |
| DIGI 333 | Intermediate Video Production | 3 |
| DIGI 353 | Producing Audio Content | 3 |
| DIGI 370 | Studio Production | 3 |
| DIGI 487 | Field Projects and Practica | 3 |
| DIGI 498 | Senior Portfolio | 3 |
| DMCA 499 | Internship | 3 |
| JOUR 220 | News Writing & Reporting I | 3 |
| JOUR 356 | Social Media Writing | 3 |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | ||
| CHMN 201 | Introduction to Church Ministries | 3 |
| CHMN 360 | Foundations in Ministry Programming | 3 |
| DIGI 282 | Intermediate Editing and Effects | 3 |
| DIGI 334 | Intermediate Audio Production | 3 |
| DIGI 474 | Advanced Audio Production | 3 |
| DIGI 483 | Advanced Video Production | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 7-13 credit hours of Free Electives | 7-13 | |
| Total Hours | 7-13 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
- 25% Of major taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded