Multimedia Journalism (Z071)

Graduate Certificate Program
College: Journalism

Abstract

The 12-credit, four-course graduate certificate program is designed for working professionals and blends practical training in video, audio, photography, social media and interactive online publishing with the critical application of editorial, ethical and legal principles in digital media.

Contact

Office of Extended Studies
0132 Main Administration Building
7901 Regents Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301.405.7762
Email: oes@umd.edu
Website: http://ter.ps/oesjour

The Philip Merrill College of Journalism
Chris Harvey, Program Director
Serap Rada, Graduate Coordinator
Telephone: 301.405.2796
Email: charvey@umd.edu
Email: sdrada@umd.edu
Website: https://merrill.umd.edu/academics/multimedia-certificate/

Courses: JOUR

General Requirements

• Statement of Purpose
• Transcript(s)
• TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)

Program-Specific Requirements

• CV/Resume
• Letter of Recommendation (optional)
• Writing Samples (up to three, optional)
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)

UMD cannot issue the immigration documents necessary for international students to study (F1 or J1 student visas) in this program. International students who currently reside in the U.S. on existing visas may apply. Eligible international students have additional requirements per the Office of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS). For additional requirements, please see: https://oes.umd.edu/graduates-post-baccalaureates-professionals/professional-graduate-programs/graduate-certificate-multimedia-journalism/apply#International

For more admissions information or to apply to the program, please visit our Graduate School website.

Application Deadlines

Other Deadlines: Please visit the program website at http://ter.ps/oesjour

To view more faculty information, please visit https://merrill.umd.edu/about-merrill/faculty-directory/