Students who complete the Emerging Media and Communication (EMAC) major are challenged to understand the social and cultural implications of communication in an always on world. The program reflects a commitment to the concept of applied humanities, as the curriculum balances theoretical understanding drawn from media studies, communication, psychology, and humanities with opportunities for practical application. These diverse perspectives will help a student majoring in EMAC develop the critical skills and technological expertise to become a communicator for the twenty-first century prepared to succeed in the shifting media landscape by using critical, creative, and collaborative skills toDevelop creative ways to use emerging technology to express ideas and solve problems,