Journalism Education Certificate
Inspire and Inform Others by Earning a Certificate in Journalism Education
A good journalist can make a serious impact. Journalists report on some of the most fascinating and exciting news as well as stories that are clouded by tragedy. No matter what a journalist is reporting on, their words can affect people across the globe.
Do you want to inspire young people to take on this role, or do you want to pursue a job as a journalist yourself? If so, our Journalism Education Certificate can help you get there.
If you are a licensed teacher or currently pursuing your teaching license, this certificate can provide you with an add-on endorsement for journalism education. With this program, you can meet journalism education requirements for add-on licensure and inspire future journalists.
If you are interested in becoming a full-time journalist, our certificate can help you get there. This certificate provides all the journalism-specific knowledge you’ll need to jumpstart your career as a writer or reporter without committing to a full bachelor’s degree for journalism.
Please note: State licensure requirements and add-on endorsement requirements may vary. Please check our state licensure page for state-specific requirements.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our Certificate in Journalism Education
Use the Tools Professionals Rely On
At Liberty, you’ll have access to our Educational Technology Lab – a space designed to support your creativity and learning. Whether you’re working on multimedia projects or preparing lessons, you can use a variety of tools including laptops, Apple TVs, digital cameras, and USB microphones. These resources help you build practical skills while bringing your ideas to life.
Enhance Your Credentials with Journalism Education
If you’re already a licensed teacher or currently working toward your licensure, this certificate program gives you the chance to take your qualifications even further. By completing the required coursework, you could earn add-on licensure in journalism education.
Prepare for Real-World Impact in the Classroom
Journalism education is about more than teaching writing, it’s about equipping students to think critically, communicate clearly, and engage with the world around them. With Liberty’s resources and expert faculty, you’ll be supported every step of the way as you prepare to influence the next generation of storytellers, reporters, and informed citizens.
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in This Journalism Certificate?
Our Journalism Education Certificate can help provide you with the knowledge to teach journalism courses to middle and high school students, sponsor a school yearbook or newspaper, or start your career as a journalist. Your courses will cover the foundational topics you’ll need to know to teach or pursue journalism.
You can study different writing styles in journalism, including writing for social media, news, magazines, features, and technical subjects. You may also learn about editing, reporting, layout, publishing, and strategic communication.
Required Journalism Certificate Courses
- DIGI 190 – Media Industry and Ethics Or JOUR 356 – Social Media Writing
- DIGI 220 – News Writing and Reporting I Or JOUR 225 – Writing for Media
- JOUR 225 – News Writing and Reporting II Or WRIT 400 – Editing, Layout, and Publishing
- JOUR 374 – Writing and Editing for Digital Magazine and Features Or STCO 307 – Strategic Communication
- JOUR 485 – Investigative Reporting Or WRIT 403 – Technical Writing
Certificate Information
- This program falls under the School of Education
- View the Certificate Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total
Admissions
How Do You Become a Certificate in Journalism Education Student?
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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