Converged Media, Minor

Minor in Converged Media (C60110M)

Students will gain hands-on experience with emerging technology tools to become responsible media content developers and information brokers. Specifically, the Converged Media Minor (CM) will provide students with the knowledge and the skills to: (1) develop digital media literacy; (2) gather information and create content; (3) write for accuracy, thoroughness, authenticity, and efficiency; (4) design and distribute content for print, audio, video, and the web; and (5) apply media ethics.

Program Contact
Juan Contreras 
Professor of Practice
JEC37@uakron.edu 

The following information has official approval of the School of Communication and the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this minor is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.

Please refer to the University Requirements for Minor Areas of Study for specific graduation information regarding minors.

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