Multimedia Journalist Certificate (MMJ) #3975
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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
Program Sequencing
Term I - Fall
Term II - Spring
| COM-113 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
| COM-120 | News Editing | 3 |
| COM-130 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Term III - Summer
| COM-298 | Mass Communication Internship | 1-2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1 |
Term IV - Fall
| COM-218 | Broadcast Performance | 3 |
| COM-221 | Photojournalism | 3 |
| COM-296 | Documentary Production | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Term V - Spring
| COM-140 | Writing for Multimedia | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
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.