Graduate Certificate in Multimedia Journalism at University of Maryland, College Park

Programme overview

The 12-credit, four-course graduate certificate program is designed for working professionals and blends practical training in video, audio, photography, social media and interactive online publishing with the critical application of editorial, ethical and legal principles in digital media.

Faculty: Journalism | Duration: 12 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring | Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Social Media Content Creation, Audience Engagement and Analytics, Media Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Multimedia Skills for Graduate Certificate Programs, Interactive Design and Development. The degree requires 12 credits in total.

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Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: CV/Resume Letter of Recommendation (optional) Writing Samples ( up to three, optional) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (o ptional) *Visa Eligibility: This program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland. UMD cannot issue the immigration documents necessary for international students to study (F1 or J1 student visas) in this program. International students who currently reside in the U.S. on existing visas may apply. Eligible international students have additional requirements per the Office of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS). For additional requirements, please see: https://exst.umd.edu/professionals-post-baccalaureates/professional-graduate-programs/multimedia-journalism/apply For more admissions information or to apply to the program, please visit our Graduate School website .

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall, Spring

Duration: 12 credits

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.umd.edu/admissions

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