Communications and Digital Media, MA

The Dyson College of Arts and Sciences Media, Communications and Visual Arts department offers a 36-credit hour online Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communications and Digital Media. The program includes 16 hours of required courses and 20 hours of elective courses. 

Students in the MA in CDM program are required to complete either a thesis or internship. Students must complete at least 20 hours of coursework and receive approval from the Program Director before beginning the thesis or internship.

Prerequisites

Admission requirements include Bachelor’s degree; strong writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills; articulation of reasons supporting the decision to attend a graduate media communication arts program; academic/professional references, and knowledge of basic computer skills.

* This program was originally titled Media and Communication Arts. It was updated to Communications and Digital Media in the 2020-2021 academic catalog on January 6, 2021. 

Requirements include an approved thesis or internship (MCA 693).