This undergraduate Certificate is designed for students who are interested in journalism but want to major in another subject at IU Indianapolis. This certificate offers professional training in journalism and mass communication. In addition to developing skills in writing, reporting, storytelling, and editing; visual communication; and new communications technology, you will learn research techniques, analytical thinking, teamwork, and versatility. These are the skills that today’s employers are looking for in college graduates.
The certificate curriculum will prepare you to be an effective, ethical communicator regardless of the profession you choose. You will learn to analyze and explain information to a wide variety of audiences via many kinds of media. You might choose to pursue careers such as reporting, editing, photography, or social media management, or decide to seek a job in public relations, government, education, advertising, business, international relations, law, social services, or a related field.
You’ll receive hands-on experience in journalism through your classwork, writing blogs, and at internships or other endeavors.
You must complete the following for admission to the Certificate program in Journalism:
You must complete the following to earn the Certificate in Journalism:
Contact both the Journalism and Public Relations Academic Advisor and the School of Liberal Arts Student Affairs office, located in CA 401, to complete the necessary paperwork to officially declare the certificate.
Academic Advisor:
Email an academic advisor at laadvise@iu.edu, call at 317-274-3976, or stop by the Advising Office in Cavanaugh Hall Room 401.
To help you guide your four-year college journey, consult your degree map for a snapshot of classes you will be taking to finish your degree.
As traditional media changes, more and more organizations are assuming responsibility for their own communications — and are telling their own stories through news releases, e-newsletters, and social media.
The certificate offers you professional training in journalism and mass communication with a focus on public relations. In addition to developing skills of writing, reporting, and editing; visual communication; and new communications technology, you will obtain research techniques, analytical thinking, teamwork, and versatility. These are the skills that today’s employers are looking for in college graduates.
At IU Indianapolis, you will take courses with expert faculty, do internships, and collaborate with community members on projects outside the classroom—such as PR campaigns. Through these opportunities, you will gain experience that will set you apart in the job market. As a graduate of the program, you might choose to work in a position at a PR firm, corporation, government agency, nonprofit organization, or health and life sciences organization. The Certificate curriculum prepares you to be an effective, ethical communicator regardless of the career path you pursue.
You must complete the following for admission to the Certificate program in Public Relations:
You must complete the following to earn the Certificate in Public Relations:
Contact both the Journalism and Public Relations Academic Advisor and the School of Liberal Arts Student Affairs office, located in CA 401, to complete the necessary paperwork to officially declare the certificate.
Academic Advisor:
Email an academic advisor at laadvise@iu.edu, call at 317-274-3976, or stop by the Advising Office in Cavanaugh Hall Room 401.
To help you guide your four-year college journey, consult your degree map for a snapshot of classes you will be taking to finish your degree.
