The online program requires 33 total credit hours—nine 3-credit courses and a 6-credit capstone project—to be completed in 1.5 years for full-time students or up to 44 months for part-time students. Students will be required to take at least one course each semester. Students are allotted a total of 5 years to complete the program. Courses will be offered in the fall, spring, and summer semesters.
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The fall and spring semester courses offer a standard 14-week schedule. The summer semester offers condensed 6-week courses as well as the two required independent one-week courses.
M.A. Emerging Media Course Schedule (sample)
Fall
- Exploring Digital Culture - Dr. Neil Alperstein
- The User Experience - Dr. Jonathan Lillie
- Emerging Media in Strategic Communication- Dr. Gregory Hoplamazian
- Emerging Media Applications - Dr. Neil Alperstein
- Emerging Media Law and Regulation - Dr. Elliot King
- Emerging Media Internship - Dr. Neil Alperstein
- Capstone Projects - Dr. Neil Alperstein
Spring
- Exploring Digital Culture - Dr. Neil Alperstein
- Media Innovation - Dr. Elliot King
- Emerging Media in Strategic Communication - Dr. Gregory Hoplamazian
- Social, Political, Economic and Cultural Issues in Emerging Media - Dr. Sara Magee
- Emerging Media Internship - Dr. Neil Alperstein
- Capstone Project - Dr. Neil Alperstein