As part of their plan of study, every student will work with an advisor to build a customized specialization of interdisciplinary coursework. These specializations encourage students to explore the intersection of social data analytics and creative technologies with public health, education, politics, digital campaigns, technology, and/or immersive media storytelling.
The specializations a student may choose from are listed below, along with sample classes.
For the student with a technology background who wants to work more broadly across social media, content, technology and media market teams to craft policies and use data-based insights. Students in this specialization may take courses that grow skills in areas such as data science, management & visualization, business analytics or digital media management.
For the student who wants to build on a background in data science and computational methods to study human behaviors. Students in this specialization may take courses that grow skills in areas such as theories of communication & media in society, human behavior theories, quantitative research methods, data science, and data management.
For the student with a media and/or communications background looking to integrate data analytics into their work. Students in this specialization may take courses that grow skills in areas such as user experience (UX) design & research, digital marketing & campaign strategies, quantitative research skills, or data analysis.
For the designer who would like to add emerging media and technology skills to their portfolio to pursue a career in web design and development. Students in this specialization may take courses that grow skills in areas such as visual design principles, typography & layout, user experience (UX) design & research, and web programming.
For the human resources or education professional who wants to build a portfolio for delivering training in new and innovative ways. Students in this specialization may take courses that grow skills in areas such as online instructional design & pedagogy, human resource management training & development, and web programming.
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