Digital Journalism, Certificate

The Certificate in Digital Journalism prepares students to find employment in the media industry, or can benefit practicing journalists considering professional development. Students will focus on the use of the Internet and digital technology while exploring journalism fundamentals of reporting, writing, editing, and gain proficiency in Web content production, blogging, video production and editing, social media, and other developing trends.

The objectives of this program are to:

• Demonstrate skills necessary for work in public relations, media and communications organizations.
• Apply knowledge of ethical, legal and content issues to real-life situations concerning online journalism.
• Complete practical experiences as journalists, editors, photographers, video journalists, designers, and media professionals.