Media production

Applicants for the media production graduate certificate must meet the following admission requirements:

• Education level: Bachelor’s  
• GPA: 3.0  
• GRE: No  
• TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)  
• Number of references: No references required  
• Other requirements: No

Program availability

• Semester intake: Summer, Fall, Spring  
  • Not eligible for international students who require F-1 or J-1 visa status
• Deadlines: General application deadlines

For more information, check the Graduate Certificate page.

Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.

School of Journalism and Mass Media contact: Caitlin Cieslik-Miskimen (caitlinc@uidaho.edu)

Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001

Students pursuing a graduate certificate as a standalone program are not eligible for financial aid. However, students enrolled in a separate U of I graduate degree program may apply their financial aid or graduate funding toward a graduate certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.

For more information or to explore funding options, visit Financial Aid.

Learn more about cost of attendance.

The online media production certificate is for those who want to develop storytelling expertise and strategic leadership skills to prepare for high-level roles in media and communication.

Apply the credits you earn in the certificate program with our strategic media management certificate to receive a master’s degree in emerging media.

This certificate could be a good fit if you:

• Want to advance your career in media, communications or digital storytelling.
• Seek flexible graduate-level training that fits your schedule.
• Are interested in developing high-level skills in storytelling, design and production.

Curriculum and courses

Our 18-credit online media production graduate certificate equips you with advanced skills in storytelling, media design, production techniques and post-production strategies. Through practical experiences and coursework, you learn to create, edit and distribute professional-quality media across platforms. Each course deepens your understanding of the tools, technologies and strategies used by media professionals worldwide.

View the Media production certificate requirements.

Clubs and involvement opportunities

Work alongside industry professionals, tackle real-world media challenges and join the School of Journalism and Mass Media’s student organizations to build your network and experience.