Graduate Certificate in Interactive and Virtual Digital Communication

Unlock understanding of the critical roles technology and social media play in the spread of information. The graduate academic certificate in interactive and virtual digital communication combines the best of two nationally accredited programs to train students in the most up-to-date written, visual and technical competencies required to successfully communicate in today's online and information world. During this period of dynamic change in traditional print and broadcast media, it is absolutely essential that anyone interested in pursuing a career in media have a fundamental grasp of how the Internet, social media and technology are changing the way we gather, report, write, distribute news and information. The Mayborn faculty brings more than 400 years of combined experience in real-world settings to our classrooms to inform and inspire our more than 1,000 students. And Mayborn alumni live and work at the heart of some of the world's leading media and communications companies.Even in public relations and advertising, professionals must be fully versed in how best to reach traditional and emerging audiences in innovative ways. This 18-hour interdisciplinary academic certificate with the College of Information provides students and professionals written, visual and technical competencies required to successfully communicate in the modern online and information-oriented environments.