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This U.S. university just launched a major in content creation, as critics question the ‘influencer’ degree

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This U.S. university just launched a major in content creation, as critics question the ‘influencer’ degree
Fast Company
Fast Company1 hrs ago
This U.S. university just launched a major in content creation, as critics question the ‘influencer’ degree
Ask a teen what they want to be when they grow up, and there’s a fair chance being an influencer is on their list. Digital media and the people who star in it have been cultural mainstays for teens’ entire lives, so creating social media, video or podcast content seems a natural, albeit nontraditional, career path. And
Universities are offering ‘influencer’ degrees through journalism schools. Reactions have been mixed
Universities, eager to remain competitive in the face of a shrinking student population, are rolling out new majors intended to prepare students for today’s careers
Fortune
Fortune2 hrs ago
Arizona State launches ‘content creation’ major for influencers — within its journalism school
Ask a teen what they want to be when they grow up, and there’s a fair chance being an influencer is on their list. Digital media and the people who star in it have been cultural mainstays for teens’ entire lives, so creating social media, video or podcast content seems a natural, albeit nontraditional, career path. And
AP News
AP News3 hrs ago
An ‘influencer’ degree? Colleges bet on content creator major as critics question its value
An ‘influencer’ degree? Colleges bet on content creator major as critics question its value  AP News
Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia Inquirer🏁 first to report11 hrs ago
An 'influencer' degree? Colleges bet on content creator major as critics question its value
Arizona State University has launched a new bachelor's degree in content creation