Digital Communication

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for fall, spring, and summer terms. Based on application date, you may be advised to adjust your start date to a future term.

Admission to the Digital Communication Graduate Certificate program requires the following:

• An overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0, a 3.0 average for the last 60 semester hours in a degree program, or a 3.0 or higher in a completed graduate degree program
• Video or written statement of purpose (see below)
• Resume with at least two references
• Three samples of academic and/or professional work
• Transcripts from previous institutions

Statement of Purpose Information

The statement of purpose is a requirement for the Digital Communication Graduate Certificate. It provides the applicant’s rationale for pursuing the certificate and is the most important subjective measure of the applicant’s qualifications. The statement can be either a video (preferred – max. five minutes) or an essay (max. three double-spaced pages). Please upload a Word document or a PDF through the Graduate School’s online application system that provides either your written statement of purpose or a URL to your video statement of purpose (a public link either on YouTube or Vimeo – do NOT submit as a password-protected, private link). The statement of purpose must address the following question:
How does a graduate certificate in digital communication help advance your personal, professional, or academic goals?

For both the written and video statement, please provide your name and email address in the heading of the document. Preference for admission will be given to applicants that complete the video option over the written option for the statement of purpose. Email the distance graduate coordinator, Dr. Jihoon Kim, if you have any questions.

Find more information and learn about restrictions related to this certificate program that may exist regarding licensure in the state in which you reside.