Courses
Prerequisite Courses
- ENG 101 - Writing 1, and ENG 201 - Advanced Writing 1, or ENG 102 - Writing 2, as placed, unless exempted
- ENG 193 - Fundamentals of Journalism (Journalism I)
Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in order to qualify for and stay in the certificate program.
Students may take one of two tracks:
1. Certificate through the Departments of English and Media Study
Required Courses
- DMS 259 - Introduction to Media Analysis (4 cr)
- ENG 398 - Ethics in Journalism (3 cr)
- ENG 399 - Journalism II
- Two Internship Courses: Choose from ENG 395/396 - Writing Workshop, or ENG 496 - Writing Internship (6 credits)
- Electives (two courses): To be selected from the list below or in consultation with the program advisor.
- Recommended electives: New Journalism, Literary Journalism, Social Web Media (DMS), Documentary Film (DMS), Advanced Writing Non-Fiction and appropriate courses in English, Media Study, Communication, or subject areas useful to journalism.
SummaryTotal required credit hours for the certificate: 31 - 33
2. Certificate through the Department of Communication
Required Courses
- COM 101 - Principles of Communication
- COM 240 - Survey of Mass Communication
- COM 353 - Communication Ethics
- COM 398 - Journalism
- COM 496 - Internship in Communication (two semesters; Fall and Spring)
- Electives (two courses): to be selected from the list below or in consultation with the program advisor.
- Recommended electives: New Journalism, Literary Journalism, Social Web Media (DMS), Documentary Film (DMS) Advanced Writing Non-Fiction and appropriate courses in English, Media Study, Communication, or subject areas useful to journalism.
Summary: Total required credit hours for the certificate: 31 - 33
Application process
Students can find applications in Clemens 303. They should then schedule an appointment with the program director.
Note: The certificate is only awarded concurrently upon completion of a bachelor’s degree at the University at Buffalo.
