1308 Journalism, Media, and Mass Communication Preparatory Programs

This intensive course immerses proficient Gaelic speakers in a fully Gaelic-speaking environment, preparing them for university-level Gaelic-medium education. Study Gaelic literature, creative writing, public speaking, and language development to gain full confidence in speaking, reading, and writing Gaelic for academic and cultural engagement.

The Triton Review journalists are serving an important role by providing up-to-date information about campus events. They ensure that we get to hear our own stories, stories seldom covered in The Herald or The Seattle Times. By providing investigative news stories and hard-hitting editorials and opinion pieces from a range of perspectives, student journalists ensure that readers get what they need to make informed choices on the local, state, and national level. Today’s news is tomorrow’s historical record—a record of the significant events, issues, and debates of campus life.

You'll discover the secrets to writing trendsetting articles, impactful reviews, visual storytelling, and viral social media posts. Prepare to experience an intense and stimulating educational journey, where your passion will transform into a successful profession.

Gain the expertise needed for digital and social media roles to create strategies for brands to connect with their fans.

The one-week intensive Summer School explores strategies and methods for effective museum communication, with a focus on the content, design, and technology of labels and educational panels. The Summer School will be activated with at least 7 students. The maximum number of participants is set to 20 students.

Learn the Technical Writing Essentials, technical reports, and professional communication with this online course.

In today’s fast-paced, high-stakes communication environment, public relations professionals are expected to be more than media managers—they are strategic advisors, ethical stewards, content creators, and data-informed decision-makers. The Rutgers Public Relations Certificate Program equips both emerging and upskilling professionals with the tools, insights, and forward-thinking skills needed to thrive in modern communication roles across industries.

In a world of many languages and cultures faced with the need for constant and accurate global communication, there is a need for intermediate translators. This role is often performed by freelance translators. This course explains how translators can find clients, manage translation projects, maintain professional ethics and thrive in the ever-evolving world of language and communication. Sign up to turn your language skills into a career.

Complete your Multimedia Communications Web and Interactive Design, Associate in Applied Science (AAS). Multimedia communications and web design technologies are integral components of the business, communication, and social media. Professional web designers develop websites, information portals, and interactive solutions for service, data organization, and training. This two-year program prepares students to create accessible web interface designs, database-driven websites, and content management system deployment for various business, entrepreneurial, and industry services. Capstone courses offer a unique opportunity for students to interact with businesses and clients while creating a collective portfolio of student work.

Leaders today are expected to be effective multiculturalists given demographic and globalization trends. This certificate empowers students to work with confidence across cultures by expanding skillsets, strategies, and capabilities through discussion of both theoretical concepts and applied techniques.

Complete your Multimedia Communications Web and Interactive Design, Associate in Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T). Multimedia communications and web design technologies are integral components of the business, communication, and social media. Professional web designers develop websites, information portals, and interactive solutions for service, data organization, and training. This two-year program prepares students to create accessible web interface designs, database-driven websites, and content management system deployment for various business, entrepreneurial, and industry services. Capstone courses offer a unique opportunity for students to interact with businesses and clients while creating a collective portfolio of student work.

Through its courses and tutorials, the Writing Program helps undergraduates acquire writing and communication skills and more general habits of mind essential both to their full participation in the intellectual life of the University and to their future personal, professional, and civic lives.

Covers the essentials of effective presentation, from preparation, audience analysis, and content development to critical thinking when presenting. Students incorporate theories and skills of effective communication in a variety of contexts (e.g., common business and social settings).

Intensive exposure to some of the basic writing formats in the communications profession: news releases, letters, features, and profiles. Lead writing, editing, and techniques of interviewing. Extensive writing and rewriting. Develops basic writing skills for different audiences.

Associate in Arts Degree The Berkeley City College AA in English Language/Writing serves students with diverse goals, including transfer and development of strong skills in creative and/or expository writing. This degree prepares students for transfer, leading to careers in education, law, business, and all fields in which analysis and communication are valued.