Prepare for a career as digital content creator, broadcast journalist, sports reporter, social media manager, producer, or media business professional, with our BA in Digital Media and Journalism.
Full Time
Rolling AdmissionBachelor of Arts
36
Minor
18
Two UHart digital media and journalism students got a rare chance to be part of NBC's 2024 Paris Olympics TV coverage, where they participated in the real-life production and broadcasting of the Olympic Games.
Launch your career in news, entertainment, and sports production with plenty of hands-on experience. You'll get personalized mentoring from faculty who are actual industry pros.
Prepare for a successful career as broadcast reporter or editor, or online journalist. You'll learn how to craft compelling news stories and cover news and sports events across various media platforms.
Get ready to lead in the media industry—whether at broadcast companies, advertising agencies, marketing firms, or nonprofit organizations.
All digital media and journalism students take five core courses that build a strong foundation. Examples include:
See the full list of core courses in the Course Catalog.
This emphasis prepares you for careers in news, sports, and entertainment media by giving you hands-on experience creating professional-level programming. Example courses include:
You must also complete a minimum of 6 credits of courses at the 300 or 400 level in the selected emphasis to demonstrate some depth in the area.
See the full list of courses in the Course Catalog.
This emphasis develops your skills in telling compelling news and sports stories across print, broadcast, and online platforms. You’ll complete 12 to 18 elective credits in your emphasis area, with courses such as:
You must also complete a minimum of 6 credits of courses at the 300 or 400 level in the selected emphasis to demonstrate some depth in the area.
See the full list of courses in the Course Catalog.
This emphasis prepares you for a career in media leadership at top broadcast, advertising, marketing, and nonprofit organizations and helps you to navigate and leverage today’s evolving media landscape. You’ll complete 12 to 18 elective credits in this emphasis area, with courses such as:
You must also complete a minimum of 6 credits of courses at the 300 or 400 level in the selected emphasis to demonstrate some depth in the area.
See the full list of courses in the Course Catalog.
Pair your major with a Digital Media and Journalism minor to build stronger communication skills and stand out in the job market. Core courses include Introduction to Media: Industries, Content, and Audiences and two courses from the following:
Digital Media and Journalism , '27
Jaiden spent his summer traveling throughout the U.S. as a member of the live production crew for World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) Friday Night Smackdown, an internship he landed with the help of School of Communication Associate Professor Susan Cardillo. When Jaiden first expressed an interest in a WWE internship, Cardillo arranged to bring Jaiden and other students to the WWE headquarters to learn more about opportunities there.
Jaiden got hands-on experience in the WWE production truck, the program’s backstage area, and even on the arena floor near the ring.
Working in the Hartford Hawks sports production trailer, the student-run television station STN-2, and taking classes has prepared me for my goal to work in TV production. All these experiences have shaped my path to where I see my career after college.
Bring stories to life—studying the art of filmmaking, producing your own films with state-of-the-art technology, and working side by side with faculty and peers on professional sets. Showcase your work at film festivals, study abroad, and gain hands-on experience through internships and networking in Connecticut, New York, and Boston.
Bring your ideas to life by creating advertising, public relations, and social media campaigns for real clients, learn to create engaging presentations, and develop the skills to present with confidence to set you apart in any career, with our BA in Communication.