Digital Technologies and Emerging Media

In the 21st century, much of our communication is “mediated,” thanks to technology. In the digital technologies and emerging media program at Fordham, you'll delve into the digital world to understand its cultural and ethical impact.

Our program takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of digital communication. You'll gain media literacy through critical, analytical, and practical knowledge. And you'll learn the essential tools of digital technologies and emerging media.

Our faculty members are a dynamic mix of media scholars and industry leaders who serve as models of critical dialogue. We emphasize values and ethics in various settings, including public interest, government, NGO, and corporate cultures.

But you'll learn more than digital technology and emerging media here at Fordham. You'll also study philosophy, theology, history, mathematics, languages, and the performing arts through Fordham's the common core curriculum, the centerpiece of our liberal arts education.

Internships

Our students take advantage of New York City's thriving media industry through experiential learning, internships, and service learning. Some recent internship locations include:

• Spin Media
• Warner Music Digital
• Hearst Design Group
• Aeffe USA
• Indiewire

Fordham's Career Services office gives students access to CareerLink, a database of thousands of job and internship opportunities.

Facilities

The Edward A. Walsh Digital Media Laboratory at our Rose Hill Campus and our Collaborative Learning Space at Lincoln Center support teaching, research, and production in new media, networking, and media convergence.

• Designed for faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students
• Mac-based computer labs
• HD digital cameras
• Classroom for group instruction
• Workroom for individualized projects and research
• Production area room for video, audio, and multimedia

Research

At the Donald McGannon Communication Research Center, media scholars cast a critical eye on media performance, policy, management, and ethics to understand how to sustain a media system that functions with commercial interests while serving the public interest.

On-Campus Media

Gain practical experience on campus at:

• WFUV, Fordham's Public Media Station
• Fordham Nightly News
• The Ram
• The Observer

Study Abroad

Study abroad enriches you academically, culturally, and personally. There is a globe of possibilities available through Fordham's International and Study Abroad Program.

• Digital Media and Public Responsibility
• Data Visualization
• Social Media
• Digital Video Production
• Media Ecology

No matter your industry, it is important to express yourself clearly, be technologically savvy, and listen to what others have to say. The skills you learn in the Communication and Media Studies department are useful professionally and personally.

Some of the companies and organizations our graduates have worked for include:

• Hearst Corporation (Digital Advertising Coordinator)
• NBC Olympics (Digital Producer)
• Showtime Networks (Digital Marketing and Editorial Coordinator)
• Univision (Social Media Coordinator)
• Washington Redskins (Digital Media Coordinator)
• Womansday.com (Social Media Editor)

You don't want just a job__you want a career. Career Services taps into Fordham's ties with more than 3,500 companies. We offer:

• Pre- and post-graduation career search assistance
• Resume development
• Interview practice
• Networking skill development
• Hands-on case-study sessions with industry executives
• Field-specific advising/coaching

You also get access to our powerful (and Fordham-loyal) alumni network of talented professionals who want to see you succeed as they have.

• Common Application, including the essay and optional short answer response in the writing section, and the $70 application fee. 
• Letter of Recommendation
• Transcripts
• English Language Proficiency Test Results
  • International students whose first language is not English must demonstrate their proficiency through English Language Proficiency test results.
    • TOEFL iBT: 90+ (Fordham code: 2259)
    • TOEFL ITP Level 1 Test with Vericant Interview option (China only): 575+
    • IELTS & IELTS Indicator: 7.0+
    • Duolingo English Test (DET): 125+
    • Pearson Test of English (PTE): 65+
  • International students who are not submitting required TOEFL, IELTS, DET or PTE results must complete the English Language Proficiency Test Waiver Request Form linked within the online applicant portal after an application has been officially submitted.
  • Applicants who live in the New York City area can alternatively take Fordham’s ESL placement evaluation (FELT) at the Institute of American Language and Culture. Email [email protected] or call +1-212-636-6353 to make an appointment.
• Fordham University Statement of Funding or CSS Profile 
  
  • Fordham University has a need-aware admission process for first-year applicants who plan to attend Fordham for the Fall term on a non-immigrant visa.
  • Applicants who plan to fully fund their study at Fordham are required to complete the Fordham University Statement of Funding. This form will be available to eligible applicants upon submission of the application.
  • Applicants who plan to partially fund their study at Fordham and will apply for need-based financial aid are required to complete the CSS Profile and demonstrate an ability to pay (Expected Family Contribution) at least $30,000 USD per year.