Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in New Media Communication

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in New Media Communication is for people who already possess a 4-year college degree and wish to develop expertise in New Media Communication without having to earn a whole new 4-year degree.  The certificate is for students who enjoy writing, design, and creating web sites and want solid preparation for careers in industry.

Students learn to design and develop web sites and construct corporate intranets.  This certificate blends the study of writing, communication theory and computers so students can understand and use new media communication technologies.  After completion of the certificate program, students will be prepared for employment as web site content developers and managers, positions applicable to a wide range of public and private sectors.  In addition, students will be prepared to continue on for graduate-level studies in new media communication and other fields, including technical writing and law.

The certificate consists of only 27 credit hours - just 9 courses.  Up to 6 credit hours can be transferred in.

Certificate Requirements

1.  Admission requirements

Students must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and be admitteed to Indiana University as a regular student.

2.  Take 6 required courses (18 credit hours)

NMCM N201 Introduction to New Media Communication
NMCM N215 Digital Media Studio I
NMCM N210 Visual Communication
NMCM N213 Web Design and Development
ENG W231 Professional Writing Skills

NMCM N411 New Media Communication Theory

3.  Take 3 electives (9 credit hours)

NMCM N245 Introduction to Website Design Principles and Practice
NMCM N250 Graphic Design I
NMCM N301 Advanced Web Layout and Design
NMCM N311 Evolution of New Media Communication
NMCM N313 Advanced Website Development
NMCM N315 Web Usability and Information Architecture
NMCM N320 Video Production
NMCM N325 Digital Media Studio II
NMCM N345 Intermediate Website Design Principles and Practice
NMCM N351 Cyberculture and Community
NMCM N370 Animation for Integrated Media
NMCM N391 Seminar
NMCM N398 Internship (up to 6 hours)
NMCM N335 Intermediate Website Design Principles and Practice
NMCM N395 Independent Study in New Media Communication
NMCM N445 Advanced Website Design Principles and Practice

ENG W311 Creative Nonfiction

ENG W350 Advanced Expository Writing

ENG W365 Theories and Practices of Editing

INFO I202 Social Informatics
INFO I300 Human Computer Interaction
JOUR J200 Reporting, Writing & Editing

SPCH S333 Public Relations Writing
SPCH C330 Diffusion of Innovations
SPCH  S336 Communication Theory

SPCH C380 Organizational Communication
SPCH C393 Communication Research Methods

Any course with the NMCM-N prefix, even if not listed above, will also count as an elective. Additional courses may also count as electives, at the department's discretion. Please consult with an advisor if you have questions.

For more information contact Dr. Scott Jones at scotjone@iuk.edu.