Global Media - International Media at CU

Undergraduate Certificate in International Media

Deadlines Oct 19, March 15

Offered jointly by the International Affairs Program, the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Journalism and Mass Communication

News and advertising have become increasingly important in today’s world. Journalists and advertising planners are in need of context and perspective to understand contemporary global and international issues. At the same time, an increasing number of International Affairs majors want to explore careers in international journalism and advertising.

This certificate will open doors to international and world-area specializations for students in Journalism and Mass Communication, and will introduce International Affairs students to careers in communication media.

The International Media Certificate is designed for high-achieving majors in International Affairs (IAFS) and Journalism and Mass Communication (JOUR) at CU Boulder.

The International Media Certificate program
is highly selective:
A maximum of 20 students will be selected each academic year. A minimum of a 2.75 overall grade point average (equivalent to a B-), 45 hours of college credits and 13 credits in the major are required.

This Certificate program is jointly administered by International Affairs in the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at CU Boulder. The selection committee will consist of one faculty member each from IAFS and JOUR.

Benefits

This certificate is an award: Display it on your resume. It indicates you have completed a demanding academic program beyond the major. It demonstrates that you have interdisciplinary breadth. This additional qualification in International Media says you are among a select group of highly motivated undergraduates at CU Boulder.

How to apply

• Download the IMC Application Form and Instructions.
You can choose either PDF files or Word documents:

Application - PDF
Instructions - PDF

Application - Word
Instructions - Word

(For the PDF files, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, available for free here.)

• See the Requirements for the International Media Certificate.

• Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

If you still need additional information, please contact the advising office in SJMC or IAFS.

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