Overview

Key facts

The Digital Media program at Sam Houston State University offers a choice between digital media production and digital media studies. The digital media production emphasis is designed for students who want to create and manage digital media projects, and the digital media studies emphasis is designed for students who want to research and understand digital media.

Learning outcomes

Students explore the digital combination of text, graphics, audio and video into engaging stories and interactive environments. Students learn advanced production practices needed to work in executive management and upper-level reporter, producer, filmmaker and creative manager media positions.

Students apply mass communication research methods and theories to the study of digital media. Students learn how to critically reflect on digital media practices, audiences, law, policy and products leading to continued studies at the PhD level or to teach at the college level.

Accreditation

The Department of Art’s degree programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Digital Media History & Theory

Critical Approaches to Media
Digital Media Ethics and Law
Advanced Digital Writing
Social Media
Special Topic
Mass Communication Theory
Mass Communication Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Communication View 302 other Masters in Digital Communication in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Student insurance

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate Application
Application fee
An official transcript from the baccalaureate degree granting institution.
A 500-word personal statement outlining your goals and objectives for this program.
Contact information for three references.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: A minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 2/3 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) on the TOEFL is required.
A digital media portfolio or a link to a digital media portfolio: Students without a portfolio or undergraduate coursework in digital media production may need to take additional undergraduate courses as determined by the faculty.

Tuition Fee

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International

26208 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 728 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

26208 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 728 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

11520 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 320 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Huntsville

964 - 1786 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Digital Media.

Available Scholarships

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