Digital Studies at 国产传媒 prepares students to create, design, and shape the digital technologies we use every day. From websites and apps to interactive media and emerging platforms, the program equips students in New Jersey and the tri-state area with skills for today鈥檚 digital world.
Built on a blend of communication, visual design, and computer technology, the Digital Studies degree develops adaptable 鈥渄igital generalists.鈥 Students gain hands-on experience producing multimedia content while building critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills for careers in digital media, technology, and related fields.
Where Creativity Meets Code and Career Possibility
What is the Digital Studies major at 国产传媒?
The Digital Studies major at 国产传媒 is an interdisciplinary degree that combines digital communication, visual design, and computer technology. Students learn to create digital media such as websites, apps, video, and interactive content while building both creative and technical skills.
What can you do with a Digital Studies degree?
Graduates can pursue careers in web design, user experience (UX), digital marketing, app development, multimedia production, and more. The program prepares students for evolving roles in the digital economy, including positions that may not yet exist.
What makes Stockton鈥檚 Digital Studies program unique?
Stockton focuses on developing 鈥渄igital generalists,鈥 meaning students graduate with a broad understanding of multiple areas like design, coding, and communication. This makes them highly adaptable and valuable in collaborative, real-world environments.
What will I learn in the Digital Studies program?
Students learn how to design and develop digital content using text, images, audio, and video. Coursework emphasizes hands-on production, design principles, problem-solving, and collaboration across disciplines.
Are there hands-on or internship opportunities?
Yes. The Digital Studies program emphasizes hands-on, real-world experience through project-based learning and internship opportunities that prepare students for careers in digital media and technology. Students work on creating websites, multimedia content, and interactive projects while building skills in design, user experience, and digital communication.
Program Faculty
Jung Lee, Ph.D.
Jung Lee, Ph.D.
Program ChairProfessor Instructional Technology
BIOGRAPHY
Jung Lee, Ph.D., is a full professor in the Instructional Technology program and currently serves as the program chair of Digital Studies at 国产传媒 in Galloway, NJ.
Since joining Stockton in 1999 as one of the first faculty members of the Master of Arts in Instructional Technology (MAIT) program, Dr. Lee has developed and taught numerous MAIT courses, includingIntroduction to Instructional Technology, Visual Design and Communication, Instructional Design, Research in Instructional Technology, Integrating Technology into the Classroom, Web Design and Development, Multimedia/Hypermedia Design, Critical Thinking Skills and Technology,and theMAIT Final Capstone Project. In addition to MAIT courses, Dr. Lee has also developed and taught undergraduate General Studies courses, including Introduction to Digital Literacy, Contemporary Korean Culture, Visual Literacy, Digital Culture,and Digital Storytelling.
In collaboration with faculty from multiple programs, she played a leading role in designing and launching the Digital Studies program, emphasizing interdisciplinary connections across technology, arts, media, and the humanities.
EDUCATION
Ph.D., University of Wyoming
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Human factors in digital design
Learning design and technology
Visual design and communication
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
- Lee, L. Okan, F. Rodrigues, C. Huilcapi-Collantes, E. Corrigan, G. Chesner, & H. Han (Eds.) (2024), Ways of Seeing: The Book of Selected Readings 2024. International Visual Literacy Association.
- Lee, W. Huang, X. Chen, F. Rodrigues, L. Okan, S. Beene, C., Huilcapi-Collantes (Eds.) (2023), Connecting & Sharing: The Book of Selected Readings 2023. International Visual Literacy Association. ISBN: 978-0-945829-16-4,
Cerreto, F. A., & Lee, J. (2022). Learner-generated visualizations and their evaluation: a generative learning perspective. In J. Lee, S. Beene, X. Chen, W. Huang, L. Okan, and F. Rodrigues (Eds.), Seeing across disciplines: The book of selected readings 2022 (pp. 65-78). International Visual Literacy Association.
Lee, J., Beene, S., Chen, X., Huang, W., Okan, L., & Rodrigues, F. (Eds.) (2022). Seeing across disciplines: The book of selected readings 2022, International Visual Literacy Association. ISBN: 978-0-945829-15-7,
Lee, J., M. Christensen, S. M., Beene, S., Chen X., and Huang, W. (Eds.) (2021). Visual literacy in the virtual realm: The book of selected readings 2021. International Visual Literacy Association. ISBN 978-0-945829-14-0,
Cerreto, F. A., Lee, J. & Geremew, W. (2016). Graph Construction and Interpretation, Selected Readings of the 44th and 45th International Visual Literacy Association Conferences. IVLA,
Byun, H., Lee, J, & Cerreto, F. A. (2013). Relative effects of three metacognitive strategies of question prompts in ill-structured, small group problem solving. Instructional Science, DOI 10.1007/s11251-013-9278-1 (SSCI)
Lee, J., Cerreto, F. A., & Lee, J. (2010). Theory of Planned Behavior and teachers' decisions regarding use of educational technology. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 13 (1), 152鈥164. (SSCI)
Lee, J., Cerreto, F. A., & Lee, J. (2009). Teachers鈥 intentions toward technology usage: Do different uses lead to different determinants? In C. Maddux (Ed.), Research Highlights in Information Technology and Teacher Education 2009 (pp. 179-188). Chesapeake, VA: Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education.
Lee, J. & Park. O. (2008). Adaptive Instructional Systems, In Handbook of Research for Education Communications and Technology, 3nd Ed., Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILATIONS
International Visual Literacy Association (IVLA)
Korean-American Women in Science and Engineering, NY/NJ Chapter (KWiSE)
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Associated Faculty
Frank A. Cerreto, Ed. D.
Thomas E. Kinsella, Ph. D.
Jung Lee, Ph. D.
Joe鈥檒 Ludovich, MFA
Aakash Taneja, Ph.D.
Hannah C. Ueno, MFA
Digital Studies Minor
The Digital Studies minor at 国产传媒 gives students in any major the opportunity to build practical skills in web design, multimedia production, and digital communication. Through courses in areas like user experience design, video production, and interactive media, students learn to create and analyze digital content using modern tools and platforms.
The minor also introduces emerging workflows such as AI-assisted image generation, digital compositing, and content creation, reflecting how today鈥檚 digital media is produced across industries. Designed to complement a wide range of majors, it helps students strengthen both creative and technical skills that are increasingly essential in a digital-first world.
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Opportunities
The rapid growth of digital technology is creating new career opportunities across industries, many of which are still emerging. From social media and mobile apps to interactive platforms and digital marketing, organizations are constantly seeking professionals who can understand, create, and manage digital experiences. Stockton University鈥檚 Digital Studies program prepares students for this evolving landscape by building a strong mix of creative, technical, and strategic skills. Students learn how to design and develop digital content, analyze user needs, and choose the right platforms and tools to communicate effectively.
Graduates are prepared for roles such as UX designer, digital marketing specialist, multimedia producer, web developer, and social media strategist. They bring the ability to create engaging content, manage digital campaigns, and maintain consistent messaging across platforms while adapting to new technologies. This versatile skill set positions graduates to succeed in a fast-changing digital world where innovation, collaboration, and adaptability are essential.
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