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DIGCOM:BS - Bachelor of Science in Digital Communication and Media

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Journalism and Media/CARTAUGCAA - Communication, Arch + The ArtsBS - Bachelor of Science

Overview

Requirements

Animation Media Major

The Animation Media major is designed for students transferring from the Miami-Dade College MAGIC program with an A.S. in Animation and Game Art. Other students may be admitted to this major with permission from the School Director.

Common Prerequisites

Common Prerequisites include the following: course and course and any MMC prefixed course.

For a list of all state-approved common prerequisites, including alternatives, visit https://cpm.flvc.org.

Academic Progression Requirements

MAGIC program: Students transferring from the Miami Dade College MAGIC program who wish to enroll in the Animation Media or Game Media majors must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.85, including all transfer work in addition to at least 15 hours of FIU work, in order to be eligible to take advanced (4000-level) major-specific requirements.

 All other students: In order to be eligible to take advanced (4000-level) major-specific requirements, first time and transfer students seeking this degree must successfully pass course, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.85, including all transfer work in addition to at least 15 hours of FIU work. Before taking the advanced major-specific courses, students must pass with a "C" or better the following required courses: course, course, and course. course also satisfies the FIU Humanities Group 2 core requirement and a Global Learning requirement, while course satisfies a discipline-specific Global Learning requirements.

Completion requirement

Students in the Animation Media major must satisfy all the following requirements as instructed.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Students transferring from Miami Dade College with an Associate in Science degree may take 18 credits to satisfy missing requirements in General Education.
AND
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
AND
Students in the Animation Media major who have satisfied all of their General Education, Core Degree and Major Specific requirements and who are still shy of the 120 credits needed to graduate, may choose any course at the 3000/4000 level from ADV, COM, DIG, JOU, MMC, PUR, RTV, SPC.
Completion requirement

All students in this degree must complete a degree core that includes five courses:

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

*Students in the following majors must complete course: Digital Broadcast Journalism, Digital and Interactive Media, Digital Journalism, Digital TV and Multimedia Production.

Specific credit requirements for each major in addition to the 15-credit Degree Core can be found under Major Requirements.

Completion requirement

Students in the Digital Broadcast Journalism major must satisfy all the following requirements as instructed.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
AND
Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Choose any course at the 3000/4000 level from ADV, COM, DIG, JOU, MMC, PUR, RTV, SPC

AND
In consultation with an advisor, students must select a coherent series of four upper-division courses (3000/4000 level). Students may select an Area of Concentration from courses within the School, or from a non-communication area that can be related to their career.
Completion requirement

Students in the Digital and Interactive Media major must satisfy all the following requirements as instructed.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
AND
Choose any course at the 3000/4000 level from ADV, COM, DIG, JOU, MMC, PUR, RTV, SPC
AND
In consultation with an advisor, students must select a coherent series of four upper-division courses (3000/4000 level). Students may select an Area of Concentration from courses within the School, or from a non-communication area that can be related to their career.
Completion requirement

Students in the Digital Journalism major must satisfy all the following requirements as instructed.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
AND
Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Any SCJ courses at the 3000/4000 level from ADV, COM, DIG, JOU, MMC, PUR, RTV, SPC               

AND
In consultation with an advisor, students must select a coherent series of four upper-division courses (3000/4000 level). Students may select an Area of Concentration from courses within the department, or from a non-communication area that can be related to their career.
Completion requirement

Students in the Digital TV and Multimedia Production major must satisfy all the following requirements as instructed.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
AND
Choose any course at the 3000/4000 level from ADV, COM, DIG, JOU, MMC, PUR, RTV, SPC
AND
In consultation with an advisor, students must select a coherent series of four upper-division courses (3000/4000 level). Students may select an Area of Concentration from courses within the School, or from a non-communication area that can be related to their career.

Game Media Major

The Game Media major is designed for students transferring from the Miami-Dade College MAGIC program with an A.S. in Game Development and Design. Other students may be admitted to this major with permission from the School Director.

Completion requirement

Students in the Game Media major must satisfy all the following requirements as instructed.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Students transferring from Miami Dade College with an Associate in Science degree may take 18 credits to satisfy missing requirements in General Education.
AND
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
AND
Students in the Game Media major who have satisfied all of their General Education, Core Degree, and Major-Specific requirements and who are still shy of the 120 credits needed to graduate, may choose any course at the 3000/4000 level from ADV, COM, DIG, JOU, MMC, PUR, RTV, SPC.

Sports Media Major

With an expansive program that features both classroom and experiential curriculum, the Sports Media major in the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media will prepare students a gateway into this burgeoning industry, offering career paths with local, national and international employment opportunities, all while maximizing the breadth of sports content available in and around Miami.

Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Courses:

There are no tracks, specializations, concentrations, areas of emphasis, or other curricular offerings associated with this program.

See general university admissions requirements for Freshmen at FIU Admissions.

Specialized Admissions Requirements for BS in Digital Communication and Media

In order to be eligible to take all degree-specific requirements, first time in college and transfer students seeking this degree must successfully pass course with a C, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.85, including any transfer work. For further details, see Academic Progression Requirements under the Program Requirements section below.

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