Digital Innovation Minor

The Digital Innovation Minor requires a total of 19 hours, only six of which may be counted in any major.

The Digital Innovation minor is an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to prepare you for exploring the wide fields of digital innovation in computing science, media, gaming and other industries. The minor is meant for those interested in virtual reality, animation, digital production across platforms, video gaming, e-sports, and other fields. Students majoring in one of the communication sequences (Digital Journalism, Media & Entertainment Arts, Strategic Communication or Communication Studies) must take at least two electives from the Technology Electives list.

Academic Policies and Requirements for Minors:

See University Academic Policies for Minors

Hours to Minor: 19 hours

Required courses: (10 hours)

CSC 101 - Computer Science I 3 hrs.
CSC 101L - Computer Science I Laboratory 1 hr.
CMS 150 - Digital Communication 3 hrs.
CSC 309 - Cyber Law and Ethics 3 hrs.

Choose 3 from the following: (9 hours)

Technology Electives

CSC 441 - Web Development 3 hrs.
ITC 350 - Database Concepts 3 hrs.
ITC 422 - Modeling and Animation I 3 hrs.
ITC 423 - Modeling & Animation II 3 hrs.
ITC 425 - Virtual Reality I 3 hrs.
ITC 426 - Virtual Reality II 3 hrs.

Communication Electives

COM 310 - Digital and Social Media 3 hrs.
MCJ 312 - Graphic Design 3 hrs.
MEA 230 - Introduction to Audio Production 3 hrs.
MEA 240 - Introduction to Video Production 3 hrs.
MEA 310 - Scriptwriting for Media and Entertainment Arts 3 hrs.