Program Overview
Students who complete this 31-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
*Please note that some COM courses are only taught in one academic term, therefore sequencing may change slightly due to course availability.
Term I - Fall
Term II - Spring
Term III - Summer
| COM-298 | Mass Communication Internship | 1-2 |
Term IV - Fall
Term V - Spring
| COM-113 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |