The DCSC requires the completion of a minimum of 18 credit hours of coursework, (four classes, 12 credit hours) taught by the College of Humanities and two classes (6 credit hours) taught by affiliated Colleges and Departments. The first three classes required for the Certificate provide students with foundation skills and knowledge in the areas of digital culture studies and computer programming. Students will then take two classes in affiliated Colleges and Departments that provide an overview and knowledge about new media within their major areas of study.

All students are required to take “Introduction to Digital Culture Studies,” which will be offered across the various departments, taught on a rotating basis by faculty in partner departments. Three classes will be taken from within the College of Humanities. Two will be taken from Computer Science or another partner department. Moreover, DCS offers optional modules students may take in two-hour sessions, held at the Digital Matters Lab in the Marriott Library.