Idaho State to Offer New Social Media Emphasis for Communication Degree

Students interested in earning a degree in communication will now have the ability to pursue a new emphasis within ISU’s Department of Communication, Media, and Persuasion that enables them to pursue a variety of careers within the digital media industry.

The new emphasis, titled Social Media and Digital Communication, will focus on skills such as photo, graphic, and video editing as well as multiplatform storytelling and media analytics in order to achieve a successful career in the competitive world of social media management.

“We teach the skills and abilities that lead to careers, combined with critical reasoning and speaking abilities that are connected to promotion,” said Department Chair James DiSanza. “New jobs are being created within social media fields and digital media requires content creators. That’s what this program is aimed at.”

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports occupational outlook growth for Social Media Marketing Managers in the next decade to be estimated at 10 percent.

Students interested in pursuing the Social Media and Digital Communication emphasis are able to enroll now. For more information, visit the ISU Communication, Media, and Persuasion webpage at isu.edu/cmp or contact the department at (208) 282-3695 to schedule a tour.