Communication and New Media

The Graduate Certificate in Communication and New Media emphasizes theory, production, and application of new media technology. The program reflects developments in communication, computer, and telecommunications technologies. All courses are available in an online format.

The Certificate allows maximum six credits to count toward both the Certificate and a relevant MA in the department when a student is enrolled in both the G.C. and M.A. programs concurrently. Transfer of credit from other institutions may not be applied toward the credits required for the certificate.

If you need to print out the requirements for this concentration, here is a pdf version (current as of 2018).

Two required courses (6 cr):

• COM 6050: New Media Practices (3 cr)
• COM 6270: New Media Theory (3 cr)

Two courses from the following (minimum 6 cr):

• COM 5300: Layout and Design (3 cr)
• COM 5500: Journalism and New Media (3 cr)
• COM 6530: Audience Measurement and Survey Techniques (3 cr)
• COM 7330: Advanced Layout and Design (3 cr)
• COM 7990: Directed Study (1 -3 credits, as approved by adviser)
• CSC 5750: Principles of Web Technology (3 cr)
• DR 6220: Dispute Resolution and Communication Technology (3 cr)
• LDT 5140: Producing and Evaluating Technology-Based Instructional Materials (3 cr)
• LDT 6140: Designing Web Tools for the Classroom (4 cr)
• LDT7110: Foundations of Instructional Technology (3 cr)
• LDT 7210: Foundations of Distance Education (4 cr)

International applicants must complete the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree, including all state and external/internal examinations required for the degree. Some three-year general degrees (from Canada, India, Pakistan, France, Lebanon, etc.) may not be equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree. However, if you have completed an honors degree, additional undergraduate coursework beyond the three-year bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree, you may be considered for admission.

If you are applying to a master's program, your minimum undergraduate GPA must be 2.75 or its equivalent in upper division coursework. If you are applying to a doctoral program, your minimum undergraduate GPA must be 3.0 or its equivalent in upper division coursework.

Submit your transcript(s)

To begin the application review, upload unofficial copies of English-translated international transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions from which you earned a bachelor's degree or higher, including Mark Sheets, if applicable. If you are admitted, you must submit an official course-by-course academic evaluation of your completed bachelor's degree.

Demonstrate English proficiency 

Non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English proficiency by meeting the minimum requirements. You are required to submit an official qualifying score meeting minimum Graduate School requirements. Send official test scores to Wayne State University Graduate Admissions, using the school code 1898.

To begin the application review, upload an unofficial copy of your English proficiency test score(s). Once admitted, an official test score must be submitted to Graduate Admissions.