New DMI major approved

August 14, 2016

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After many months of preparation and planning, the SJMC is proud to announce the Digital Media Innovation & Mass Communication major has been approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Now that it’s official, students can declare the major!Dr. Cindy Royal, professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, led the efforts for the major. "I am pleased the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and our Texas State University System Board of Regents values this innovative, new approach to media education," Dr. Royal said. "I am confident that this program will result in excellent career opportunities for students who receive a degree in Digital Media Innovation.”Students who are currently majors or pre-majors in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication and do not need any academic advising may declare the new major by completing this form.Students who wish to declare the new major and need academic advising should call 512-245-1932 to make an advising appointment. During the advising appointment your major can be updated.