Digital Studies, BA

Introduction

Digital Studies (DIGI) aims to prepare budding digital generalists with a well-rounded education to excel in all aspects of designing and utilizing emerging digital technologies to meet global demands. 

Digital media/technology serves as the backbone of the multidimensional, media-saturated, and fast-paced world we live in. How we study, work, communicate and collaborate are all influenced by it. With this technology comes the need to develop new digital media content like apps, online games, and social networking sites. 

In addition, this new digital content not only integrates all aspects of digital media, but also requires critical thinking, as well as communication and collaboration skills. The DIGI program provides a practitioner-based curriculum by focusing on multiple synchronized courses. 

The DIGI program goals are to: 

1. Prepare students to excel in the field of digital studies and work in many areas, such as web and media development.

2. Provide students with critical/creative thinking and collaborative skills needed to work in a multidisciplinary environment.

3. Equip students to solve real-world problems through digital technologies.

4. Enable students to thrive in a fast-changing, diverse, global, digital environment. 

Program Organization

DIGI Program at Stockton University offers a B.A in Digital Studies. A minor in Digital Studies is also available. As DIGI is designed to produce digital generalists, its primary focus is to provide students with a wide variety of skills and understandings in the digital field. The program offers a distinct, practitioner-based, comprehensive curriculum. Core courses include courses from the visual arts (ARTV), communication (COMM), computer information systems (CIST)/computer science (CSCI), and marketing (MKTG), in addition to DIGI acronym courses. This multi-disciplinary curriculum provides the agility and flexibility to flourish in a rapidly changing digital environment. The DIGI courses are listed on the curriculum worksheets found on subsequent pages. 

Admission to the Program

The DIGI program is open to any student with an active interest in digital technology. No prior digital technology skill is required. Students should declare their degree major no later than the end of the sophomore year. 

Students who wish to major or minor in Digital Studies need to contact the Advising Office to complete the appropriate paperwork or contact the chair of Digital Studies. Intended majors must consult with a Digital Studies faculty member, who will further explain the nature of the program and its specific requirements. 

Graduation Requirements

All transfer students must complete a minimum of 16 credits in DIGI acronym courses at Stockton, including DIGI 4800 and at least one other 3000-4000 DIGI course, regardless of how many credits were accepted by the program when students transferred to Stockton. A minimum grade of C is required in all required courses, transfer or otherwise, counted toward the 64 program credits required for graduation. 

Program Courses

All students majoring in Digital Studies are required to complete 64 program requirements. 

Full degree curriculum and transfer audits for the Digital Studies program can be explored using the Degree Works tool. Full details about the curriculum are accessible on the website 

Graduation with Distinction

A Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction in DIGI may be awarded to students who earn A or A- grades in at least 90% of their DIGI program courses, receive no grades lower than B- in any program or cognate courses, and receive no grades lower than C- in any courses taken at Stockton University. Students must also complete a minimum of 32 DIGI program credits at Stockton. Students who meet these academic criteria and wish to graduate with distinction must submit a letter of application to the DIGI program. The award of distinction is conferred by the DIGI faculty.

Career Opportunities

Professional opportunities in Digital Studies increase at a rapid pace. Most digital technology entry-level positions require comprehensive knowledge of digital media. The DIGI program prepares students for these jobs by training and equipping digital generalists with a broad skillset. Also keep in mind, many job opportunities in this field do not even exist today. A DIGI degree will prepare students for positions in these emerging careers. 

Job titles in this field include: 

• Game Designer

• Digital Media/Social Media Coordinator:

• Social Media Specialist

• User Interface (UI)/Use Experience (UX) Designer

• Online Marketer

• Creative Developer/Consultant

• E-sports Marketer

• Web Developer 

• Multimedia Specialist

• Digital Media Designer

• Digital Marketing Specialist

• Digital Advertising Designer/Analyst

• Media Relations Professional

• Digital Media Storyteller

• E-learning Instructional Designer

Full degree curriculum and transfer audits for the Digital Studies program can be explored using the Degree Works web-based tool. Full details about the curriculum are accessible on the website