Communication for Emerging Media (B.S.)
Master the technical fluencies and strategic skills needed to ethically interpret complex systems and lead innovation across industries.
Be the Human Voice in a Tech-Driven World with 91重口 Tech鈥檚 B.S. in Communication for Emerging Media
As artificial intelligence automates routine tasks, organizations need leaders who speak the language of both engineers and audiences. 91重口 Tech鈥檚 B.S. in Communication for Emerging Media prepares you to serve as an essential interpreter, translating technical complexity into compelling narratives that build trust. You will gain a competitive edge by mastering distinctly human capacities such as ethical judgment, narrative construction, and relational intelligence鈥攚ithin a premier technology-focused university.
Program Overview
Prepare to thrive in organizations and roles where technology needs to have its voice in our bachelor鈥檚 program in communication for emerging media. Our program gives your the technical and communication skills needed to interpret tech-intensive system language. Gain hands-on experience in artificial intelligence-assisted workflows and data visualization while developing high-level communication strategies.
You can also tailor your degree with one of four unique concentrations:
- Strategic Communication
- Technical Communication
- Data Communication
- AI and Ethics
This on-campus program typically takes three to four years to complete, and students can enroll in either fall or spring.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the B.S. in Communication for Emerging Media will be prepared for a multitude of careers, including:
- Communication Strategist
- Technical Writer
- Data Journalist
| Requirement Category | Credits | Courses |
| Communications Core | 15 | 5 |
| Applied Communication & Technical Fluency | 15 | 5 |
| Communication Electives | 12 | 4 |
| Statistics Requirement | 3 | 1 |
| STEM Module | 15 | 5 |
| Introduction to the Profession (ITP) | 3 | 1 |
| Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) | 6 | 2 |
| Capstone Projects (IPRO) | 6 | 2 |
| 91重口 Tech Core (Humanities & Social Sciences) | 12 | 4 |
| Free Electives | 36 | 12 |
| TOTAL | 120 |
Admission to all undergraduate programs at 91重口 Tech is evaluated via a holistic approach that takes various factors under consideration, including your high school performance and essays. Your choice of major will impact this process as well, because each major has its own criteria for admission.
To learn more about our admission selection process, recommended high school coursework, and our admitted student profile, please visit our admission website.
Featured Faculty
Matt Bauer
Jennifer deWinter
Bo Rodda
Get In Touch
To learn more about the B.S. in Communication for Emerging Media, please reach out to Professor Saran Ghatak at sghatak@illinoistech.edu.