Easily completed in one calendar year, this certificate is designed for professionals who want to supplement their undergraduate degrees and sharpen their writing and communication skills. Students who earn Graduate Certificates use them to supplement degrees in other areas of study and for advancement in the workplace. Many of our courses are taught during the evening.
Program Highlights
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Opportunity for students to receive credit for a graduate level writing-based internship
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Evening and video streaming courses to accommodate work schedules
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Students have opportunities to engage in a wide variety of communication technologies and practices
Careers
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Web Developers
Design, create, and modify Web sites. Analyze user needs to implement Web site content, graphics, performance, and capacity. May integrate Web sites with other computer applications. May convert written, graphic, audio, and video components to compatible Web formats by using software designed to facilitate the creation of Web and multimedia content.
Editors
Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.
Copy Writers
Write advertising copy for use by publication or broadcast media to promote sale of goods and services.
Technical Writers
Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.
Requirements
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Apply to Â鶹´«Ã½ as a non-degree seeking graduate student
Cost of Attendance
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Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Â鶹´«Ã½, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
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