BA in Communication Studies - Social Media in Youngstown United States | Youngstown State University

Effective social media management demands specialized skills that extend well beyond conventional communication and media production abilities. Our social media program doesn't merely train graduates to navigate platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram proficiently. In addition to mastering social media fundamentals, students develop ethical communication practices while upholding their personal values. This track delves into the risks associated with social platforms and emphasizes creating workplace social media policies.

Complemented by relevant support courses and potential minor selections, this program equips students for social media marketing and communication, incorporating impactful interactive design strategies. Learners gain insights into analyzing social platforms, effectively sharing professional and personal knowledge online, utilizing collaborative social tools, and understanding the dynamics—including benefits and challenges—of digital communities, visual content sharing, collective knowledge-building, crowd-sourcing initiatives, social creation projects, and wiki-based teamwork.