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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog Archived Catalog
Communication and Digital Media, B.A.
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122 Credits Required for CDM, B.A. Degree
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the graduate will earn a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Communication and Digital Media and will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate experiential knowledge of the contemporary communication field through curricular and co-curricular opportunities.
- Design and create effective audio and video content.
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
- Analyze communication and digital media practices using a value driven, ethical framework.
Progression Criteria/Degree Requirements
In order to remain in the major, a student must not earn a grade less than C in any major course more than two times. For example, a student earns less than C in two major courses. The student retakes each course and earns a C or above. If the same student earns less than C in a third major course, she/he may be counseled out of the major.
Admission Criteria From Another Major
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 and meet with their academic advisor.
Internship Requirement
Students are required to complete a minimum of three (3) credits of Internship experience in areas related to Communication and Digital Media. See CDM 495 Internship in the Course Descriptions section of this catalog for specific details pertaining to this experience.
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Total CDM Requirements (30 Credits)
CDM Tech/Platform Requirements (12 Credits)
CDM General Requirements (12 Credits)
CDM Capstone Requirement (6 Credits)
Select One Area of Emphasis (18 Credits)
Emphasis 1: Production and Digital Broadcasting
One person is on camera or microphone while hundreds are behind the scenes. This emphasis prepares students to enter the worlds of video, audio, TV, radio and film as directors, technicians, editors, runners, promoters, producers, and on-air talent. *At least three credits must be taken at the 300-level and at least three credits must be taken at the 400-level - (Note pre-requisites where applicable) Emphasis 2: Journalism & Digital Media
Technology changes but the need for professional, responsible, accurate journalism remains constant and critical. This emphasis prepares students to report and publish in print, broadcast or online. Learn to create news and features as text, audio, photos and video. * At least three credits must by taken at the 300-level and at least three credits must be taken at the 400-level Emphasis 3: Digital & Strategic Communication
Integrated messaging and coordinated branding – it’s essential for multi-national corporations and mom-and-pop shops. This emphasis prepares students to advance an organization’s relationships, mission and brand through public relations and related fields. * At least three credits must be taken at the 300-level and at least three credits myst be taken at the 400-level. Minor Program outside of CDM (18 Credits)
CDM majors are required to complete a minor program to fulfill the requirements of the Communication and Digital Media Degree. Minor programs outside of the CDM major are highly recommended. Students must formally apply to a minor in order for the Minor Program to appear on your Degree Evaluation in Webadvisor. Click on the link below to access the online Minor Application Form.
http://www.neumann.edu/academics/registrar/forms/ApplicationToAcademicMinor.pdf
General Electives: (15 credits)
- General Electives 15 Credits
* General Elective credits may be used toward a minor program that requires more than eighteen credits, e.g., Foreign Language Minor (24 credits) CDM (Journalism): Four Year Plan
Freshman Fall- 13 Credits | Freshman Spring- 15 Credits | | CDM 110 3 Credits | CDM 115 or CDM 117 3 Credits | | ENG 101 3 Credits | ENG 102 3 Credits | | INT 101 1 Credits | CDM 201 3 Credits | | MATH Core 3 Credits | Social Science Core or Math Core 3 Credits | | THEO 104 or Foreign Language 101/102 3 Credits | THEO 104 or Foreign Language 3 Credits | Sophomore Fall- 18-19 Credits | Sophomore Spring- 18 Credits | | ENG Literature Core 3 Credits | CDM 115 or CDM 117 3 Credits | | CDM 206 or CDM 216 3 Credits | CDM 206 or CDM 216 3 Credits | | Fine Arts or Social Science Core 3 Credits | Fine Arts or Social Science Core 3 Credits | | PHIL 102 or Science Core 3 (/1) Credits | PHIL 102 or Science Core 3 Credits | | HIST Core or Foreign Language 3 Credits | HIST Core or Foreign Language 3 Credits | | HUM 200 3 Credits | General Elective/Minor 3 Credits | Junior Fall- 18 Credits | Junior Spring- 15 Credits | | CDM 230 or CDM 317 3 Credits | CDM 230 or CDM 317 3 Credits | | Phil 200+ or Theo 200+ 3 Credtis | PHIL 200+ or THEO 200+ 3 Credits | | General Elective/Minor 3 Credits | General Elective/Minor 3 Credits | | CDM 495 3 Credits | Journalism Electives (2 Courses) 6 Credits | | Journalism Elective (2 Courses) 6 Credits | CDM 272, 352, 431 | | CDM 262, 272, 371, 380, 385, 450 | CDM 2XX (even years) | | CDM 2XX (odd years) | CDM 312 or 314 (odd years) | | CDM 312 or 314 (even years) | ART 220, 295, 395, 495 | | ART 295, 395, 495 | ART 280 (even years) | | ART 280 (even years) | | Senior Fall-15 Credits | Senior Spring- 15 Credits | | CDM 460 3 Credits | CDM 460 3 Credits | | Major Elective 3 Credits | Major Elective 3 Credits | | General Elective/Minor 3 Credits | General Elective/Minor 3 Credits | | Journalism Elective (2 Courses) 6 Credits | Journalism Electives (2 Courses) 6 Credits | | CDM 262, 272, 371, 380, 385, 450 | CDM 272, 352, 431 | | CDM 2XX (odd years) | CDM 2XX (even years) | | CDM 312 or 314 (even years) | CDM 312 or 314 (odd years) | | ART 295, 395, 495 | ART 220, 295, 395, 495 | | ART 280 (even years) | ART 280 (even years) | | | | CDM (Strategic): Four-Year Plan
Freshman Fall- 13 Credits | Freshman Spring- 15 Credits | | CDM 110 3 Credits | CDM 115 or CDM 117 3 Credits | | ENG 101 3 Credits | ENG 102 3 Credits | | INT 101 1 Credit | CDM 201 3 Credits | | MATH Core 3 Credits | Social Science or MATH Core 3 Credits | | THEO 104 or Foreign Language 101/102 3 Credits | THEO 104 or Foreign Language 101/102 3 Credits | Sophomore Fall- 18-19 Credits | Sophomore Spring- 18-19 Credits | | ENG Literature Core 3 Credits | CDM 115 or CDM 117 3 Credits | | CDM 206 or CDM 216 3 Credits | CDM 206 or CDM 216 3 Credits | | Fine Arts or Social Science Core 3 Credtis | Fine Arts or Social Science Core 3 Credits | | PHIL 102 or Science Core 3 (/1) Credits | PHIL 102 or Science Core 3 (/1) Credits | | HIST Core or Foreign Language 101/102 3 Credits | HIST Core or Foreign Language 3 Credits | | HUM 200 3 Credits | General Elective/Minor 3 Credits | Junior Fall- 18 Credits | Junior Spring- 15 Credits | | CDM 230 or CDM 317 3 Credits | CDM 230 or CDM 317 3 Credits | | PHIL 200+ or THEO 200+ 3 Credits | PHIL 200+ or THEO 200+ 3 Credits | | General Elective/Minor 3 Credits | General Elective/Minor 3 Credits | | CDM 495 3 Credits | Strategic Elective (2 Courses) 6 Credits | | Strategic Elective (2 Courses) 6 Credits | CDM 232, 272, 355, 431 | | CDM 262, 272, 345, 371, 450 | CDM 370 (even years) | | CDM 370 (odd years) | CDM 314 or 455 (odd years) | | CDM 314 or 455 (even years) | | | SM 221, 420 | | Senior Fall- 15 Credits | Senior Spring- 15 Credits | | CDM 460 3 Credits | CDM 460 3 Credits | | Major Elective 3 Credits | Major Elective 3 Credits | | General Elective/Minor 3 Credits | General Elective/ Minor 3 Credits | | Strategic Elective (2 Courses) 6 Credits | Strategic Elective ( 2 Courses) 6 Credits | | CDM 262, 272, 345, 371, 450 | CDM 232, 272, 355, 431 | | CDM 370 (odd years) | CDM 370 (even years) | | CDM 314, 355 (even years) | CDM 314, 455 (odd years) | | SM 221, 420 | | | | | CDM (Production): Four-Year Plan
Freshman Fall- 13 Credits | Freshman Spring- 15 Credits | | CDM 110 3 Credits | CDM 115 or CDM 117 3 Credits | | ENG 101 3 Credits | ENG 102 3 Credits | | INT 101 1 Credit | CDM 201 3 Credits | | MATH Core 3 Credits | Social Science or MATH Core 3 Credits | | THEO 104 or Foreign Language 101/102 3 Credits | THEO 104 or Foreign Language 3 Credits | Sophomore Fall- 18-19 Credits | Sophomore Spring- 18-19 Credits | | ENG Literature Core 3 Credits | CDM 115 or CDM 117 3 Credits | | CDM 206 or CDM 216 3 Credits | CDM 206 or CDM 216 3 Credits | | Fine Arts or Social Science Core 3 Credits | Fine Arts or Social Science Core 3 Credits | | PHIL 102 or Science Core 3 (/1) Credits | PHIL 102 or Science Core 3 (/1) Credits | | HIST Core or Foreign Language 3 Credits | HIST Core or Foreign Language 3 Credits | | HUM 200 3 Credits | General Electives/Minor 3 Credits | Junior Fall- 18 Credits | Junior Spring- 15 Credits | | CDM 230 or CDM 317 3 Credits | CDM 230 or CDM 317 3 Credits | | PHIL 200+ or THEO 200+ 3 Credits | PHIL 200+ or THEO 200+ 3 Credits | | General Elective/ Minor 3 Credits | General Elective/ Minor 3 Credits | | CDM 495 3 Credits | Production Electives (2 Courses) 6 Credits | | Production Elective (2 Courses) 6 Credits | CDM 265, 267, 272, | | CDM 262, 272, 380, 385 | CDM 314 or 316 (even years) | | CDM 314 or 316 (odd years) | | Senior Fall- 15 Credits | Senior Spring- 15 Credits | | CDM 460 3 Credits | CDM 460 3 Credits | | Major Elective 3 Credits | Major Elective 3 Credits | | General Elective/Minor 3 Credits | General Elective/ Minor 3 Credits | | Production Elective (2 Courses) 6 Credits | Production Elective (2 Courses) 6 Credits | | CDM 262, 272, 365, 367, 380, 385 | CDM 265, 267, 272 | | CDM 314 or 316 (odd years) | CDM 314 or 316 (even years) | | CDM 465 (odd years) | CDM 465 (even years) | | CDM 470 (even years) | CDM 470 (odd years) | | | | | | | |
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