Online degree programs designed for students who want to further their education and advance their careers. Courses are taught entirely online at a pace convenient to a working adult.
Undergraduate Degrees
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Commercial PhotographyAdvertising photography, product and still-life photography, fashion and portrait photography, architectural and interior design photography
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MultimediaCombines user experience and web development with storytelling through interactive websites, mobile platforms and more.
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PhotojournalismUse photography as a communication tool to tell other people’s stories without staging or controlling subjects.
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Information Graphics/Publication DesignVisual storytelling through design, typography and infographics.
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Communication and Public AdvocacyBachelor of Science in Communication DegreeLearn to pose questions and pursue answers by critically thinking, describing, synthesizing, critiquing and imagining.
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Health CommunicationBachelor of Science in Communication DegreeLearn to pose questions and pursue answers by critically thinking, describing, synthesizing, critiquing and imagining.
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Organizational CommunicationBachelor of Science in Communication DegreeLearn to pose questions and pursue answers by critically thinking, describing, synthesizing, critiquing and imagining.
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AnimationWork through the whole animation pipeline from character design and asset creation to completed narrative animation.
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Media & Social ChangeProvides students with creative skills in non-fiction production while exploring the social effects that media have on society.
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Media Arts ProductionExplore storytelling in digital cinema, episodic video content development, documentary filmmaking, podcasting production essentials, and post-production audio and advanced sound design for visual media.
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Music Production & Recording IndustryExplore major aspects of the modern and emerging music industry.
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Information Telecommunication SystemsDesign and manage networks of equipment that individuals, businesses, and governments use to communicate.
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Virtual Reality & Game DevelopmentExplore emerging AR and VR technologies and the gaming industry, while choosing a focus area in business or communication.
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News & InformationChoose between four sequence options in news media: broadcast news, magazine, news writing and editing and online journalism.
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Strategic CommunicationBroad preparation for learning to communicate messages on behalf of clients. Select courses that focus on advertising, public relations or more.
Minors
Minors provide students with the opportunity to pursue a specialized area of study in addition to the courses of their major. A student earns a minor to create a strong foundation for his or her career, and/or to pursue a passion. If you are a Scripps College of Communication student, go to your school office to declare a minor.
Most minors/certificates require 15 to 18 hours. Check the Undergraduate Catalog for the specific program that interests you
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Advertising and Public RelationsGives students the introductory knowledge and skills they need to create purposeful communication (advertising and public relations) for corporate, governmental and non-profit organizations
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Communication StudiesOffers students an opportunity to learn the foundations of communication in various contexts including cultural, group and interpersonal contexts.
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Information and Telecommunication Systems [PDF]For students who will benefit from systematic grounding in telecom networking.
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Journalism [PDF]Pffers students an overview of the role of media in society and an understanding of basic theories and practices of news gathering and strategic communication.
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Screenwriting and Digital StorytellingGives students an in-depth look at the processes and disciplines of writing and storytelling in the School of Media Arts & Studies.
Related Certificates
A certificate program is an interdisciplinary program that can complement your major, broaden your career possibilities or allow you to study an area of interest from a variety of perspectives. Contact your certificate’s director to declare a certificate.
- Esports — Combining game design, management, media production, and information technology, this certificate will allow you to explore the unique opportunities available in the field of Esports.
- Podcasting — Through media and journalism training in the fundamentals of writing, producing, and distributing podcasts, explore one of the fastest growing and most popular areas of audio storytelling in the modern media marketplace.
- Political Communication — encompasses the interactions of political figures, political interests, the press and the public in their efforts to persuade and influence political outcomes.
- Social Media — The field of social media, which was almost nonexistent a decade ago, is now a driving force behind businesses and organizations, as well as individuals. This certificate explores the critical role that social media plays in everyday life.
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- Diversity Studies (Center for International Studies)
- Entrepreneurship (Center for Entrepreneurship)
- Environmental Studies (Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service)
- Global Leadership (Global Leadership Center)
- Sales (Schey Sales Centre)
- Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies (College of Arts & Sciences)