2023-2024 College Catalog

Multimedia Journalist Certificate (MMJ) #3975

Program Website: RockValleyCollege.edu/MassCom

Program Overview

Students who complete this 32-credit Multimedia Journalist certificate Program will learn how to write and edit news stories, design and create news web pages, produce audio and video documentaries, and much more. Graduates of this program are ready to join the world of journalism and public relations with a complete Multimedia Journalist portfolio in hand.

Work and Employment

Certificate graduates can secure jobs as news writers, PR representative, editors, researchers, producers, photojournalists, and a variety of other positions.

Transfer Opportunities

Most of the courses in this certificate program have IAI transfer codes which will aid the student if they decide to pursue an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree or a four-year degree. Students should also consult with an Academic Advisor, the Dean, or Academic Chair of the Multimedia Journalist certificate program.

Requirements

Course Requirements

STU-103Workplace Ethics

1

COM-113Introduction to Public Relations

3

COM-119News Writing

3

COM-120News Editing

3

COM-130Introduction to Mass Communication

3

COM-140Writing for Multimedia

3

COM-156Audio Production I

3

COM-157Video Production I

3

COM-218Broadcast Performance

3

COM-221Photojournalism

3

COM-296Documentary Production

3

COM-298Mass Communication Internship

1-2

Total Credit Hours: 32

A prerequisite or corequisite may be required for some courses.

Refer to the course descriptions section in this catalog for more information.