Click the link here to read about the classes Digital Communication and Cultural Studies offers to students!
It is an E-Book that dives deep into each class examining what each student will study and what the course will offer. The eight courses it highlights include:
COMM 203: Small Group Communication
COMM 217: Interpersonal Communication
COMM 227: Social Movements & Digital Activism
COMM 317: Intercultural Communication
COMM 335: Comm & Emerging Tech
COMM 380: Digital Media Writing
COMM 403: Persuasion & Social Media Influence
COMM 441: Political Communication
Please enjoy the reading and feel free to ask questions below!
Amber Range is currently a junior at Millersville University with a major in Communications a concentration in Digital Communications and Cultural Studies and a minor in Photography from Levittown, PA.
Why did you choose Millersville?
I chose Millersville because of how comfortable the campus felt, and all the amazing opportunities they had for all their students.
Why did you choose Digital Communication and Cultural Studies?
After a challenging two years of trying to get adjusted to college, I felt that my past majors closed in and had none to few options for the career I wanted. So, I picked digital communication and cultural studies for the multiple job opportunities.
Can you tell us about your major?
So, I major in digital communication and cultural studies and minor in photography. My major helps me bring out the creative side of communication to my light.
Were you always a digital communication and cultural studies major?
No, in my freshman year, I was a Psych major and in my sophomore year, I was a History Education major.
What is your goal after graduating?
My goal after graduating is to get a job in social media management for a big company or get involved in filmmaking.
Do you feel that digital communication and cultural studies can make a difference in local communities?
I feel like digital communication and cultural studies can make a difference in local communities. I believe with a DCCS degree you get many opportunities in news outlets which will help the communities be more informed of what’s happening around them.
What clubs are you a part of that connect with digital communication and cultural studies? If none, why didn’t you get involved and would you go back and change that?
No, I haven’t seen any clubs that really interest me. I feel there needs to be more clubs that give the students a platform to be creative.
What communication events have you participated in with the COMM department?
No, I haven’t heard of any!
What professors and/or advisers have benefited you the most?
Mr. Machado has made an impact on me. He teaches Media Arts Production. I have benefitted from him and his class because the class is very hands-on, and he gives great feedback.
What does a typical day look like as a digital communication and cultural studies major?
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays I wake up at 8 am to get ready for my 10 o’clock Media Arts Production class, where I learn and participate in making a newscast, in this project I am the Weather talent, so I get to talk in front of some big lights and camera. Then I have my interpersonal class where we talk about the different types of communication one can partake in.
Todays Digital Communication and Culture Studies podcast interviewee is one of the communication departments most passionate professors: Dr. Jessica Hughes! She has been working with the department for 5 years as one of its principle professors. Listen to her perspectives on this unique concentration and learn just what the act of Communication means to an expert professor:
Picture By: Josh Amoro Pictured: Dr. Jessica Hughes
Looking to get involved with a major that prepares you for life personally and professionally? Well, then you are in the right place, and we are so glad you made it here. Here in the Hash Building—also known as Bassler Hall—we focus on the different focuses in the Communication Major, specifically, Digital Communication and Cultural Studies. As a DCCS student, the possibilities are limitless. Not only will you be able to understand the critical role communication plays throughout your everyday life, but you will also gain knowledge on ethical practices and the different distributions of power. This focus will prepare you for the different difficulties that your everyday life may entail and offer you a feeling of confidence as you make your way through your professional career.
Today, as we make our way through the different benefits of studying Digital Communication and Cultural Studies, picture those different benefits throughout your personal and professional life. Picture yourself in those photos of students participating in events or as one of the alumni speaking on their success. Listen closely to the tips and stories from current students to ease your anxieties in making your way through this exciting chapter of life. The possibilities for you as a Digital Communication and Cultural Studies student are endless.
As we dive deeper into what DCCS is and why Millersville is the best place to begin, feel free to ask any questions throughout the day. Today could be the beginning of the rest of your life and it can start right here. Take advantage of all the information given and be prepared to flourish in life as a Marauder.
