Graduate Certificate in Digital and Multimedia Journalism

Graduate Certificate

Digital and Multimedia Journalism

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We stand at a crucial and exciting time in the field of journalism, with new techniques for gathering, producing and reporting the news across channels and platforms. Our Graduate Certificate in Digital and Multimedia Journalism program places you at the forefront of this evolution, teaching you how to create engaging stories and content that embraces video, social, audio and photography while maintaining the highest commitment to integrity and professionalism.

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Shape stories across digital platforms

Today's audiences expect to find the news on demand. Whether on their phones, in apps and newsfeeds, or through AI-powered summaries, news and the nature of reporting have undoubtedly changed. The Graduate Certificate in Digital and Multimedia Journalism program molds multitalented writers, reporters and producers who can tell compelling stories across all distribution platforms.

Our 12-credit curriculum blends the traditional with the contemporary, featuring a core that emphasizes digital production, reporting, storytelling and ethics and prepares you to create content that engages modern audiences. As you develop a versatile skillset, you’ll also learn about the business from seasoned professionals — our faculty. They’ll inspire you to harness your passion, take the lead and get serious about your career in journalism.

Earn Your Graduate Degree

Delivered fully online by faculty in our School of Communications, the Certificate is designed to fit around a working professional's schedule — or to stack seamlessly on top of a full graduate degree.

The Graduate Certificate in Digital and Multimedia Journalism appeals to students who are already enrolled or interested in enrolling in our Online MS in Digital Content Creation and Strategy. Digital and Multimedia Journalism courses complement this program's other offerings in social media, web development, publishing, design, content creation, interactive writing, and more, making it a natural and attractive stackable credential.

The certificate can also be pursued as a stand-alone credential for working journalists interested in upskilling, or for non-journalists seeking journalism experience and transferable credits without committing to a full graduate program.

Graduate Certificate in Digital and Multimedia Journalism Curriculum

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required Courses
JRN 501	Journalistic Storytelling	3
Select three courses from the following list		9
JRN 500	Special Topics in Journalism	3
JRN 506	Social Media for Journalism	3
JRN 507	Phone Video and Photography	3
JRN 515	The Art of Interviewing	3
JRN 521	Podcasting & Audio Storytelling	3
JRN 531	Graduate Internship	3
JRN 546	Advanced Multimedia Storytelling	3
ICM 528	Content Creation	3
ICM 529	Data Visualization	3
Total Credits		12

How to Apply and Register for Courses

Prospective Students

Students who are not currently enrolled at Quinnipiac must complete the graduate application and denote the Graduate Certificate in Digital and Multimedia Journalism as their program of interest.

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Current students

Current students do not need to fill out an application. Instead, current students interested in adding this certificate to their record must first complete the Certificate Declaration Form.

After completing the form, current students can register for certificate courses using the Self-Service Platform.

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