Digital Media Certificate

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 18 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.

CGS Difference

This certificate can be completed as a standalone program or in conjunction with another degree at the University of Pittsburgh.

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

Admission Requirements

Students must meet requirements for admission to the College of General Studies. A certificate application must be completed and returned to the College of General Studies via our online portal.

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 18 credits, including nine (9) credits of core classes and nine (9) elective credits.
• Students must achieve a minimum grade of C (2.0) or better for all courses required for the program.
• Credits earned at other accredited educational institutions may be eligible for transfer. However, a minimum of nine (9) credits must be earned at the University of Pittsburgh. 

Course Format

Many CGS programs offer a blend of face-to-face and flexible online class formats, all designed to meet our students' needs and schedule constraints.

Online courses are marked with an (●). Courses offered in both face-to-face and online formats are marked with an (#). Courses with no indicator are offered face-to-face only.

Visit CGS Courses to learn more about our flexible offerings and how to search for classes in the course catalog.

Required Courses: (9 credits)

Electives: (9 credits)

Choose three of the courses listed below. 

Tip: Download our handy planning checklist to track your progress towards your CGS program requirements.

Requirements subject to change. Check with an academic advisor before registering.