Graduate Certificate in Digital Media Literacy at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University offers the Graduate Certificate of Digital Media Literacy as a part-time degree delivered online at its main campus in Boone , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for digital media literacy and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on January 16, 2027.

About Graduate Certificate in Digital Media Literacy

Online Graduate Certificate in Digital Media Literacy

Knowing how to effectively create, integrate and evaluate all forms of media is paramount to our successful use and incorporation of technology in our lives.

Our online Graduate Certificate in Digital Media Literacy teaches you the media literacy skills necessary to critically analyze the intersections of media and culture while fostering creativity and social awareness. This program focuses on a holistic understanding of media, including production processes and industry practices, critical investigation of content and changing technologies and the impact of stories and images on audiences.

Completion of this certificate will provide you a competitive edge if you are seeking employment, or already employed, in areas such as distance education, educational media programming and the global media environment.

Disciplines

HumanitiesTechnology Global Studies Arts and Culture

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Digital Media Literacy at Appalachian State University

Entry Requirements

Submit your graduate application online.
Pay the non-refundable application fee online.
Provide names of three references.
Upload your current resume or vita.
Submit official scores from the appropriate standardized test (GRE, GMAT, MAT). Test waivers may be available for certain programs.
Submit unofficial transcript(s) from all colleges or universities from which you earned a degree, or that you have attended within the past five years. Transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation service(link is external).
Provide proof of English proficiency.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing Graduate Certificate in Digital Media Literacy

Educational media programmer
Global media specialist

Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Digital Media Literacy at Appalachian State University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in Digital Media Literacy at Appalachian State University

If you have previously started or submitted an application to the Graduate School at Appalachian, select "Log in" under Returning users and login using the same email address as before, then select Start New Application.

To start a new application to the Graduate School, select "Create an account" under First-time users if you have never had an account with us before and follow the instructions.

Graduate Certificate in Digital Media Literacy at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

United States of America, Boone