Graduate Certificate

Within the digital and multimedia communication graduate certificate program, students will explore the fundamental theories and knowledge of the basic skills needed to convey messages across a variety of media forms such as photography, audio, video and interactive web publishing.

This certificate is offered exclusively online.


Program Overview

Certificate Information and Courses

Within this program students will explore the fundamental theories and knowledge of the basic skills needed to convey messages across a variety of media forms such as photography, audio, video and interactive web publishing. Coursework for this program will focus on:

  • Demonstrating capability with digital news and storytelling by using different techniques, formats and media platforms as appropriate.
  • Demonstrating understanding of processes and conditions needed for successful communication with today’s multimedia consumers and audiences.

Additional Information

Visit the Catalog to view additional details about the graduate certificate in digital and multimedia communication, including requirements and course descriptions.

Application and Admission Requirements

Students seeking admission to any certificate program will satisfy the following requirements based upon academic standing:

  1. University of Dayton graduate students with a minimum 3.0 GPA can apply.
  2. University of Dayton undergraduate students can apply upon attaining senior standing (90 semester hours) with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
  3. Professionals wishing to obtain the certificate only must have completed a bachelor's degree as verified by a transcript when applying to the certificate program.

Notes

  • Once admitted, University of Dayton undergraduates may apply these 12 graduate credit towards their undergraduate requirements, depending on the major. Students are strongly encouraged to discuss the matter with their advisors.
  • Students may pursue more than one certificate program, however double-counting is not allowed. Students must earn 12 unique credits for each certificate.

Application Process

Create an Admission Account. When you select the certificate for which you are applying, any additional requirements and instructions will be provided.

Tuition

To learn if this graduate certificate is eligible for financial aid, please contact Graduate Academic Affairs or Flyer Student Services.

Tuition for this graduate certificate is the rate for a master's program in the College of Arts and Sciences.



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300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 1410
937-229-2028 email

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