Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion

What you'll study

Coursework mixes general education and program-specific classes. Topics and skills explicitly covered in the program include:

• Digital storytelling and narrative techniques
• Graphic design and visual communication using Adobe Creative Cloud basics
• Video production and postproduction
• Social media content strategy and platform management
• UI/UX fundamentals for web presence design
• Content marketing basics for digital audiences
• Photography and digital imaging

The program lists course identifiers such as GEN-111, COM-102, COM-135, COM-130, COM-225, COM-209, COM-329, COM-219, COM-239, COM-249, COM-260 and COM-265; the course catalog provides full descriptions and prerequisites.

Entry requirements

Admission requires proof of a standard high school diploma or GED and submission of all items outlined in the application packet. Graduation requires completion of 60 semester hours, the specified foundational, major and 24 general education credits, a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, and payment of all tuition and fees.

Career prospects

The program identifies realistic entry-level roles graduates may pursue, including:

• Content Specialist
• Digital Marketing Specialist
• Digital Storyteller
• Communication Specialist
• Marketing Project Manager
• UX/UI Specialist
• Freelance Content Creator

Graduates can work across industries that hire media and marketing professionals.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Financial aid options noted for the program include grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits and employer reimbursement. The university also offers an enrolled-student tuition rate lock and directs applicants to the financial aid office and cost sheets for estimated cost of attendance and applicable fees.