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New Programs
Christopher Neyen, associate professor of Art and Graphic Design
Preparing the next generation of creatives
From a cozy coffee shop’s logo, to those cool stickers small businesses leave out on their counter, to the graphics behind a beautifully designed video game – graphic design is the backbone to so much of what we visually consume every day.
In a culture constantly seeking fresh visual content, skilled graphic artists are in high demand, and the Mount is committed to teaching the next generation of creatives how to be successful in the growing field of graphic design.
Our Communication, Art, and Digital Media (CADM) program recently added Visual Communication-Graphic Design to their list of majors.
Graphic Design majors will study visual communication with an emphasis on conceptual problem-solving and technical proficiency. They’ll learn to create and develop purposeful forms of visual art and how to apply this skill to various career paths, such as content creation, advertising, web design, and more.
Students won’t just hone their craft as graphic artists, they’ll learn how to visually communicate effectively and how to use that skill to inspire audiences with their work.
The Graphic Design program is spearheaded by Christopher Neyen, associate professor of Art and Graphic Design and CMA Gallery coordinator.
“Being at the birth of the program allows us the freedom to explore and experiment as we define our own path, one that is rich in inventiveness,” he said. “The discipline is imbued with passion and provides the opportunity to learn from history while envisioning what the future can be in how we communicate visually.”
Also joining the CADM program lineup is the new concentration in Sports Journalism. For those who have a passion for writing and a love of sports, becoming a sports writer might just be their dream career.
Regina Pappalardo, associate professor of Journalism, explained, “Students in this concentration will get a strong foundation in the skills that all reporters need – interviewing, research, writing, and producing – and then we’ll build upon that foundation by develop-
Regina Pappalardo, associate professor of Journalism
Mount students Emily Gursky and Ashley Thomaz on the air in the Knight Radio booth.
Below left: Christopher Neyen, associate professor of Art and Graphic Design, speaks at the opening of a student art exhibit.
ing those skills particular to Sports Journalism careers, including commentary, play-by-play, medical and financial implications, etc.”
Sports Journalism students will also learn the role journalists play in our society and how that role specifically applies to the sports industry.
The Mount has added a diverse range of new programs within the past year, including undergraduate majors in Exercise Science, Sports Management, and an interdisciplinary program called Humanities@ Work; undergraduate Information Technology concentrations in Human Computer Interaction and Health Informatics; Cybersecurty certificate programs; various PreHealth Professional programs; a Nursing Master’s concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health; and new majors added to the 5-year undergraduate to MBA programs.
More new programs
5-year undergraduate to MBA programs
Students majoring in Biology, Chemistry, English, Healthcare Management, Mathematics, and Sports Management are now able to seamlessly transition from their undergraduate program into the MBA program – completing both degrees within five years.
Health Informatics – Information Technology (IT) concentration
Students study how to collect, store, retrieve, and analyze complex health data, enhancing what they learn in their general IT classes. By learning how to efficiently organize and manage these data systems to improve patient care, this concentration prepares students for professional careers that make a positive impact in the healthcare industry.
