Gwynedd Mercy University AY2023-2024 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Minors
Program : Minor in Digital Communication Degree : Minor Program Type : Term Program Module : on-ground Program Coordinator : Margaret Rakus
Digital Communication
Program Description : Students develop content creation skills that match today ’ s strategic communication needs , building a digital portfolio with hands-on courses exploring basic website deployment , podcasting and video production .
Program Student Learning Outcomes : PLO1 : Gather , analyze , and communicate information and data from a variety of relevant and credible sources . PLO2 : Produce targeted , audience specific content . PLO3 : Demonstrate technical competency across digital and social media .
For Major Requirements , see Program Handbook and Curriculum Sheets Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression and Retention Program Admissions
Requirements and Procedures : Students earning a degree in any major may earn a minor in Digital Communication by completing 18 credits in required courses . Students should consult with the Digital Communication program coordinator to complete the appropriate minor addition form .
Internal / External Transfers : A maximum of six credits may be transferred from another institution . All prerequisites for the chosen courses must be satisfied . To receive credit for courses taken elsewhere , submission of a transcript must be submitted , and the program may request a course syllabus to appropriately evaluate course equivalency .
For Curriculum Sequence , see Program Handbook
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements : grades of “ C ” or higher are required in each minor course . A student may achieve less than a “ C ” grade in only two courses , and they may repeat these courses only once .
Attendance Policies ( including Lab / Clinical Attendance Policies ) Students are expected to adhere to the attendance policies outlined by course instructors in individual courses .
Academic Progress , ( Probation ), and Program Dismissal : Should a student fail to earn a grade of “ C ” or higher in any of the courses required for the minor , the student will not earn the minor .
Course Withdrawal Policies Same as university
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