Program Overview

Endicott’s digital journalism program produces storytellers who are passionate about building upon traditional journalistic skills through the constantly changing lens of digital media.

Coursework will explore the history and contemporary landscape of multimedia journalism. Students will study specialized topics such as broadcast journalism, sports and beat reporting, and journalistic ethics. Through experiential learning opportunities, students have the opportunity to explore different areas of digital journalism firsthand in order to determine their career focus.

The impact of journalism on society, from both historical and contemporary perspectives, is central to this concentration. Digital journalism students may choose to seek careers in print media, broadcasting, online publishing, podcasting and public relations.

Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits: 125

First Year - Credits: 32

  • Individual and Society General Education Requirement  (Cr: 3)
  • Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement  (Cr: 3)
  • Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement  (Cr: 3)
  • CMM 106 - Media and Culture I (Cr: 3)
  • DM 110 - Introduction to Digital Filmmaking (Cr: 3)
  • DM 111 - Introduction to Multimedia Narrative (Cr: 3)
  • DM 211 - Fundamentals of Journalism (Cr: 3)
  • DM 338 - Feature Writing (Cr: 3)
  • ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
  • ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
  • INT 100 - Internship I (Cr: 2)

Second Year - Credits: 32

  • Global Issues General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
  • Science and Technology General Education Requirement  (Cr: 3)
  • Values & Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
  • General Education Elective  (Cr: 6)
  • CMM 115 - Social Media: Theory and Practice (Cr: 3)
  • DM 226 - Newsroom (Cr: 3)
  • DM 300 - Contemporary Issues in Journalism (Cr: 3)
  • DM 322 - Voice and Articulation (Cr: 3)
  • DM 381 - Digital Media Law and Ethics (Cr: 3)
  • INT 200 - Internship II (Cr: 2)

Third Year - Credits: 31

  • Aesthetic Awareness General Education Elective (Cr: 3)
  • World Cultures General Education Elective (Cr: 3)
  • Political Science course (300+ level)  (Cr: 3)
  • Digital Media Journalism Elective  (Cr: 6)
  • General Education Electives  (Cr: 6) 
  • CMM 306 - Social Impact of the Media (Cr: 3)
  • CMM 372 - Documentary Modes (Cr: 3)
  • CMM 379 - Semester Internship Strategies (Cr: 1)
  • DM 371 - Research Methods for Digital Media Majors (Cr: 3)

Fourth Year - Credits: 30

  • Digital Media Journalism Elective  (Cr: 3)
  • Elective  (Cr: 6)
  • CMM 400 - Contemporary Explorations in Communication (Cr: 3)
  • CMM 480 - Semester Internship (Cr: 12)
  • DM 489 - Senior Research (Cr: 3)
  • DM 490J - Senior Thesis: Digital Journalism (Cr: 3)
    Or
  • DM 491J - Senior Capstone (Cr: 3)

Digital Journalism Electives

Students will select 3 courses from this list:

  • CMM 240 - Health Communication (Cr: 3)
  • DM 225 - Sports Journalism (Cr: 3)
  • DM 227 - Multimedia Journalism (Cr: 3)
  • DM 260 - Broadcast Journalism (Cr: 3)
  • DM 325 - Politics, People & The Press (Cr: 3)
  • DM 330 - Reporting on Public Health Issues (Cr: 3)
  • DM 350 - Data Journalism (Cr: 3)
  • DM 360 - Podcast and Radio Journalism (Cr: 3)
  • PHT 116 - Introduction to Photographic Methods (Cr: 3)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the digital media program students will:

  • Apply their knowledge of multiple modes of storytelling and the skills required to plan, report and produce distinct work demonstrating the designated medium that best serves the story and its audience. 
  • Incorporate technical and editorial best practices of the professions of journalism, television and film production to write within the conventions of the specified discipline. 
  • Dissect through a critical lens the legal concepts and ethical values of communities and institutions that guide the digital media disciplines. 
  • Produce a culminating digital presentation that illustrates the connection between theory and professional practice.
  • Analyze the central theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts in the Communication discipline.

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"There is no better time to enter the field of journalism, and students studying digital journalism at Endicott College are well-equipped, supported, and prepared to become the next generation of storytellers. Through unparalleled experiential learning opportunities, students who concentrate in digital journalism build the critical thinking and multimedia skills necessary to report meaningful stories that can shape the course of history."
Lara Salahi
Associate Professor, Broadcast and Digital Journalism

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