| Communication Certificates |
| The Communication Department offers certificates in journalism and mass communication. Students may choose to take these courses on a matriculated or nonmatriculated basis. Students who choose the nonmatriculated option do not need to apply to a degree program at the University. However, the credits earned may be applied toward the requirements for a degree program at a later date. |
| 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 credit hours, including the following:
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| CO 100 | Human Communication |
CO 114
| Production Fundamentals
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| Three additional courses are chosen in consultation with the adviser. |
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| 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 courses listed below:
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| Required Courses |
| CO 102 | Writing for the Media |
| CO 309 | Public Relations Writing |
| J 201 | News Writing and Reporting |
| Plus two courses from 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 |