Certificates

The Communication and Marketing Departments offer certificates in journalism and mass communication. Students must complete 15 credits to earn a certificate. Students may take these courses on a matriculated or non-matriculated basis. Students who choose the non-matriculated option do not need to apply for admission to a degree program at the University. However, the credits earned may be applied toward the requirements for a degree program.

Mass Communication Certificate

This program offers options in television production, radio production, writing for media, interpersonal communication, or a combination of radio/television and film. All students are required to take 15 credits, including the following courses:

CO 100     Human Communication
CO 114     Production Fundamentals
Plus three courses chosen in consultation with the adviser.

Journalism Certificate

The program provides basic journalism skills in both print and broadcast media. This certificate may supplement students' experience or prepare them for other areas in their current field of work. All students are required to take 15 credits, including the following courses:

Required Courses

CO 102	Writing for the Media
CO 309	Public Relations Writing
J 201	News Writing and Reporting
Plus two courses from among the following:
CO 302	Social Impact of Media
CO 308	Broadcast Journalism
J 202	Advanced News Writing and Reporting
J 311	Copy Desk
J 351	Journalistic Performance
J 367	Interpretive and Editorial Writing