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Journalism Education Certificate

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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 in journalism.

Pursue Your Degree with Confidence

We have an Educational Technology Lab that provides students with resources, software, and equipment, including laptops, Apple TVs, digital cameras, and USB microphones.
If you are a licensed teacher or currently pursuing your license, this certificate can provide you with add-on licensure in journalism education.
With this certificate, you can gain specialized knowledge in journalism to jumpstart your career.

What Will You Learn?

Editing, layout, and publishing
Strategic communication
Writing for social media, news, magazines, features, and technical subjects

This program has been approved by the Virginia Department of Education. Licensure requirements may vary by state. Please research your state’s licensure or reciprocity requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/.

Potential Careers for Journalism Education Certificate Graduates

Faculty sponsor for a school newspaper or yearbook
Journalist
Middle or high school journalism teacher

Facilities and Resources Available to Journalism Education Students

You will have access to a variety of resources, software, and equipment through our on-campus Educational Technology Lab.
Licensed teachers can use this certificate to earn add-on licensure to teach middle or high school journalism classes.
You can complete this certificate in just one semester.

Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Certificates

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)
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
Admission essay

*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

Credit Hours

SACSCOC

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Residential

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total

Next Start Date

Aug 18, 2025

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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