Certificate in Journalism at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The Certificate in Journalism is an undergraduate certificate offered by the Department of Journalism at UMass Amherst. The department covers traditional journalism and multimedia reporting, including writing, digital photography, and audio and video podcasting taught through an ethical lens.

Faculty: College of Social & Behavioral Sciences | Department: Department of Journalism | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Students work in multimedia classrooms, a broadcast studio with professional news production tools, and editing studios, with concentrations in sports journalism and public relations available in the department.

Career pathways

Journalism provides a foundation for careers in print, online, television, radio, photography and public relations, as well as teaching, law and government.

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Application information

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.

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