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Arizona State launches influencer degree amid criticism

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Arizona State University has introduced a new bachelor's degree in content creation, housed within its journalism school. This program aims to equip students with skills for careers as influencers and digital content producers, covering areas like podcasting and on-camera presence. The launch has drawn criticism, with some questioning the legitimacy of content creation as a profession and the value of a college degree for social media careers, though other universities also offer similar programs. AI

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Arizona State launches influencer degree amid criticism

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Kaitlyn Huamani, The Associated Press ·

    Arizona State launches ‘content creation’ major for influencers — within its journalism school

    It's not the first degree of its kind.

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