Olivet School of Media and Communication

Certificates

Certificate programs are only offered at the Washington D.C. campus.

Advanced News Writing Certificate

The Advanced News Writing Certificate program is designed for individuals who want to enhance their careers through development of writing skills.

Courses

  • JOUR609 Advanced Writing and Reporting (4)
  • JOUR500 News Writing and Reporting (4)
  • JOUR603 Feature Writing (4)
  • MPJ500 Ministry Internship I (4)
  • JOUR520 Media Law and Ethics (4)
  • JOUR630 Opinions, Blogs, Reviews (4)

An ‘Advanced News Writing Certificate’ will be issued upon completion of all courses listed above.

Multimedia Journalism Certificate

The Multimedia Journalism Certificate program introduces journalism skills using a range of modern delivery modes – web, video, still images and print. In addition to traditional news reporting, writing and editing, students will learn about photojournalism, multimedia storytelling, audio and video production. Students enrolled in the Multimedia Journalism Certificate program will learn the skills communication professionals will need for news organizations, nonprofits and business.

Courses

  • JOUR540 Audio and Video Production (4)
  • JOUR350 Multimedia Storytelling (4)
  • JOUR330 Basic PhotographyIntroduction to Photojournalism (4)
  • JOUR500 News Writing and Reporting (4)
  • JOUR520 Media Law and Ethics (4)
  • JOUR510 Editing and News Judgment (4)

A ‘Multimedia Journalism Certificate’ will be issued upon completion of all courses listed above.

Digital Journalism Certificate

The Digital Journalism Certificate program prepares students to compete in an evolving media industry. Building on the journalism fundamentals of reporting, writing, and editing, the certificate provides focus to the use of the Internet and digital technology. Students will gain proficiency in Web content production, video production and editing, photography and photo editing, social media, search engine optimization (SEO), broadcast journalism and other current trends.

Courses

  • JOUR340 Audio and Video Production (4)
  • JOUR210 Strategic Social Media (4)
  • JOUR560 Photography and Photo Editing (4)
  • JOUR612 SEO (4)
  • JOUR607 Broadcast Journalism (4)
  • PRAC300 Ministry Internship I (4)

A ‘Digital Journalism Certificate’ will be issued upon completion of all courses listed above.