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

Course List

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 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Major Foundational Courses
SCOM 110	Media and Culture 1	3
Total Hours		3

¹

Course may fulfill select general education requirements

Course List

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

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Concentration
DIGI 343	TV and Digital Reporting/Production	3
FACS 225	Introduction to the Fashion Industry	3
FACS 324	Specialty Markets	3
JOUR 345	Producing Digital News	3
JOUR 354	News Writing and Reporting II	3
JOUR 357	E-News Reporting	3
JOUR 374	Writing and Editing for Digital Magazine and Features	3
or CINE 260	Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking
Total Hours		21

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Free Electives
Choose 4-10 credit hours of Free Electives		4-10
Total Hours		4-10

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