MA in Lifespan and Digital Communication
offered by Old Dominion University

MA in Lifespan and Digital Communication
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ODU
Overview

Exploring Digital Communication's Influence on Human Development Across the Lifespan: An MA Program for 21st Century Professionals

Skills you will learn

Who should do this course?

Graduates with undergraduate degrees in communication studies, psychology, sociology, human development, or related fields who are interested in specializing in the intersection of digital communication and lifespan development

What are the course deliverables?

Analyze and evaluate the impact of digital communication technologies on individuals across the lifespan, from infancy to older adulthood
Demonstrate an understanding of theories and research methodologies relevant to studying digital communication within different stages of life
Apply principles of lifespan development to design effective digital communication strategies tailored to diverse age groups and cultural contexts
Critically assess the ethical implications of digital communication practices in various life stages, including issues related to privacy, identity, and online behavior

More about this course

The Master of Arts in Lifespan and Digital Communication focuses on the study of human communication and digital media as they develop across the lifespan and is based on the assumption that relational communication, information gathering, conflict management, entertainment consumption, and social media use differs among, within, and between people at various stages of life (childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle age, and elder adulthood)
Understanding and analyzing the inseparable relationship between lifespan communication and digital media is a key to success in most 21st century jobs, particularly in the interrelated employment areas of applied research and policy, community networking and outreach, creative industries, education and training, and health and wellness

COMM 601 Lifespan Communication Research and Theory

COMM 602 Digital Communication Theory and Research

COMM 603 Social Change and Communication Systems

COMM 604 Lifespan Communication Research Methods

COMM 605 Critical Methods and Digital Communication

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Yes
If your native language is not English, evidence of English proficiency must be demonstrated to enroll in academic, credit bearing courses. Conditional admission to Old Dominion University is offered only to those highly qualified applicants meeting University admission requirements with the exception of English language proficiency. Granting of conditional admission is subject to program approval, and may not be available for all programs of study. Admitted students who have not satisfied the English language requirement are automatically offered intensive English language studies at the on-campus English Language Center.
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