Purpose

The purpose of the Certificate in Journalism Education is to provide an option for teachers who are currently licensed and desire an add-on endorsement to teach journalism courses in grades 6-12 or teacher candidates who are enrolled in any teacher preparation program that leads to initial licensure who desire to teach journalism courses in grades 6-12. This licensure certificate leads to a Virginia add-on endorsement and is intended to prepare teachers to serve in Journalism classrooms.

Program Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to:

• Understand theoretical, historical, and professional knowledge of digital media and journalism.

Delivery Format: Resident and Online

• Broadcast Journalist
• High School Journalism Teacher
• Middle School Journalism Teacher
• Newspaper Reporter

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Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.