Important: This certificate plan is effective for those starting in the fall 2023 through summer 2024. This certificate plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change certificates.

Teachers who wish to add on an endorsement to teach journalism courses in grades 6-12.

Teachers who to wish serve as faculty sponsor for school yearbook, school newspaper, or other related extracurricular activities.

• Teachers who are already licensed in any subject area
• Teacher candidates who are enrolled in a teacher preparation program that leads to initial licensure in any subject area

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
DIGI 190	Media Industry Ethics	3
or JOUR 356	Social Media Writing
DIGI 220	Writing for Media	3
or JOUR 225	Media Writing
JOUR 354	News Writing and Reporting II	3
or WRIT 400	Editing for Publishing
JOUR 374	Writing and Editing for Digital Magazine and Features	3
or STCO 307	Strategic Communication
JOUR 485	Investigative Reporting	3
or WRIT 403	Technical Writing
Elective 1		3
Total Hours		18

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Choose any 100-400 level course not already required by the Certificate

Completion Requirements

• 18 total hours
• A minimum of 25% of hours must be completed through Liberty University
• 2.0 GPA
• No grade of “D” may be applied to the certificate
• Submission of Certificate Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date