Social Media

Washington State University ETPL

The Social Media Certificate prepares students for working in the emerging field of digital communication and product promotion. It covers social media in a variety of aspects, including its role in advertising and public relations, how campaigns work, and the relational nature of online engagement. Completion of the Social Media Certificate requires a total of 15 credits. Required courses: COMSTRAT 312, 380; DTC 330, 331; and a minimum of one course from DTC 336, 354, 355.


The Social Media Certificate is a collaboration between Digital Technology and Culture and the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication. The certificate prepares students for working in the emerging field of digital communication and product promotion. This certificate is only available on the Pullman and Vancouver Campuses.


The certificate covers social media in a variety of aspects, including its role in advertising and public relations, how campaigns work, and the relational nature of online engagement. Completion of the Social Media Certificate requires a total of 15 credits.

Visit the program website Ted Fordyce Academic Coordinator Digital Technology and Culture (360) 546-9084 tfordyce@wsu.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$6,349.00

Total required fees

$984.00

Books and supplies

$450.00

Locations

Vancouver

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location, In-Person Variable Sites

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

6 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

15

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Required courses:

  • COMSTRAT 312: Principles of Public Relations
  • COMSTRAT 380: Advertising Principles and Practices
  • DTC 330: Social Media Case Studies
  • DTC 331: Social Media Practices

And a minimum of one course from:

  • DTC 336: Multimedia Design
  • DTC 354: Digital Storytelling
  • DTC 355: Introduction to Web Design & Development

To apply for the Social Media certificate with Digital Technology and Culture and the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication on the Pullman campus, fill out and submit the online application.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

No

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Top industries for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Careers for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Student characteristics

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.