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*Not a baccalaureate degree program

The journalism certificate is an interdisciplinary course of study comprising of coursework offered by the Departments of Communication, English and Media Study. The program provides students with a formal educational foundation in writing and reporting for publication as well as an understanding of the US and global media. In addition, the program fosters an understanding of journalism ethics and integrity standards associated with the journalism profession.

Certificate in Journalism.

Note: The certificate is awarded upon completion of all program requirements and completion of a bachelor’s degree at the University at Buffalo.

Students interested in the Journalism Certificate Program should seek advisement on course selection from the special major advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences Student Advisement and Services office, 275 Park Hall.

Minimum GPA of 2.5 overall.
Completion of the certificate program prerequisites with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 overall in required and elective Certificate courses in order to remain in the program.

ENG 101 Writing 1 and ENG 201 Reading and Advanced Writing, or ENG 102 Writing 2, as placed, unless exempted
COM 101 Principles of Communication
COM 125 Introduction to the Internet

COM 240 Survey of Mass Communication or DMS 259 Introduction to Media Analysis
COM 353 Communication Ethics or ENG 393 Ethics in Journalism
ENG 398 Journalism or COM 398 Journalism
ENG 437 Advanced Writing Workshop (Fall) or COM 494 Internship in Communication
ENG 437 Advanced Writing Workshop (Spring)
Electives (two courses): To be selected upon consultation with the program advisor.

Total required credit hours for the journalism certificate......27
Total required credit hours for writing requirement......6

Note: The certificate is awarded upon completion of all program requirements and completion of a bachelor’s degree at the University at Buffalo.