Bachelor of Science - Digital Communication Online Degree Information

	Bachelor of Science - Digital Communication
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Degree Title:	Bachelor of Science - Digital Communication
College:	Franklin University
Description:	With the growing use of the Internet as a medium for sales, marketing and other business-related avenues, successful companies are utilizing the World Wide Web to complement their existing services and products. With this technology comes the need for Web designers and e-marketing specialists who have the skills and expertise to help companies continually adapt to and implement current and future Internet technologies. Two concentrations within the online Digital Communication major allow you to tailor the program to your specific career goals. The Web Development concentration focuses on the technologies necessary to implement enterprise-level Web sites as well as the tools to continually enhance the end product: a well-designed, easy-to-use Web site. The E-Marketing concentration centers on the skills necessary to market products and services in the information age via the Internet, email, etc.

Accreditation:	North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (?)
Delivery Format:	Online. This program incorporates sophisticated multiple distance learning technologies (discussion boards, chat forums, e-mail) with traditional instruction such as text readings, lectures, quizzes, tests, discussions, and assignments. (?)
Educational Level:	Bachelor (?)
Language:	English

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Address:
201 S. Grant Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Total Online Enrollment:
4209 students as of 6/7/2005

Calendar Type:
Continuous enrollment over three trimesters - Fall, Winter and Summer

Average Cost per Credit:
Undergraduate = $244 - $305 (depending on the major); Graduate (MBA) = $402

Credit-earning Options:
Maximum credit awarded based on subject matter, prerequisites, level, lab requirements, and contact hours. Credits can also be earned via Portfolio Credit for Prior Learning; College Level Examination Program; Franklin University Proficiency Examination

Delivery Format: (?)
Online - chat room discussions, email, bulletin board postings, supplemental CD-ROMs, teleconference calls, and interaction with study groups. The majority of activities are asynchronous, although there is a small portion of synchronous activities.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Specialized Institution—School of business and management

Technical Requirements:
Minimum: Pentium II; 800x600 resolution; 8MB Video RAM; 64MB memory; 4GB available hard drive; CD-ROM; Sound Card/Speakers; 56.6+ Modem/Connection; Microphone (rec); Printer; Internet Service Provider Account/e-mail; MS Win 98; Office 2000

Geographic Restrictions:
None.

On-Campus Requirement:
The Online MBA program requires two residencies at Franklin's main campus in downtown Columbus, OH. Each residency is 2.5 days (Friday - Sunday).

Scholarships Offered:
The Franklin University Undergraduate Scholars Program (USA); External Scholarships

Loans Offered:
Federal Subsidized Loan Program; Federal Unsubsidized Loan Program; Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students

Registration Details:
Complete the online free application. A Student Services Associate (SSA) is assigned based on major. Transfer credit- transcripts must be sent to Franklin (you may take classes before received). Contact Franklin to set up an appointment with your SSA