Businesses and media organizations today must create, produce, and manage content for multiple platforms, from print and broadcast to online. Whether you’re an emerging media professional or work in the marketing or communications department of a business or nonprofit organization, you can benefit from training in digital media.  

The eighteen-credit digital media certificate program offered by CGS introduces you to the power of multimedia content—written, audio, and visual—and how it can be used to communicate with and persuade audiences. You’ll choose from a variety of courses in communications, arts, English, film studies, psychology, and political science. This certificate can be completed as a standalone program or in conjunction with another degree at the University of Pittsburgh.

CGS Difference

CGS offers a small college atmosphere with all the benefits of a large research institution. 

Who should participate:

• Professionals operating in multimedia environments
• Individuals responsible for e-commerce efforts
• People interested in producing content for online publications and sites, films, documentaries, etc.
• Entrepreneurs
• Educators

Program Expectations

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Understand how concepts, design, and technology come together to facilitate communication with mass audiences
• Design, create, and manage digital communication efforts
• Understand the importance of visual and textual communication in maintaining organizational success
• Produce engaging interactive programs and presentations

Credit Requirements

The digital media certificate requires eighteen credits, including nine credits of core classes and nine elective credits. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C (2.0) or better for all courses required for the program.

Required courses: (9 credits)

Electives: (9 credits)

Choose three of the courses listed below. 

Please Note: Requirements are subject to change. Check with an academic advisor before registering.