Program Description: This certificate program provides comprehensive instruction in the production and writing techniques for multimedia platforms. Although targeted to persons operating small and non-profit businesses, it also strongly augments the educational experience of many majors, providing necessary job skills for the current market.

Format: This 18-hour certificate contains a core curriculum of 12 credit hours drawn from Journalism, Fine Arts, Writing and Music. An additional 6 credit hours of electives are selected from a list of these and other departments, allowing the students to customize the certificate to their needs. Many of the required classes meet in the evenings, and are offered as on-line or hybrid (combination of in-person and online meetings), for those who are working full-time.

Pre-Requisites: All course pre-requisites are waived for certificate students. Students are expected to have some college level or equivalent professional writing experience.

Core Course Requirements

Complete all four for 12 credit hours.

Elective Course Options

Complete 2 courses for 6 credit hours selected from the options below.