The International Media Certificate is available to students majoring in International Affairs or enrolled in Journalism and Mass Communication. This certificate provides students with an understanding of international news gathering and dissemination, and can lead to a career in international journalism. Find the IMC course requirements here and download the IMC worksheet.
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*Application deadline for IMC in Spring 2012: Tuesday, Feb. 28 @ 5pm. Please bring two copies of your application to University Club A5. Application can be found here. *UPCOMING EVENTS: March 14, 6-8.30PM in Humanities 150: our spring dinner and talk by Dr. Piya Sorcar who will talk about her research on communication about HIV-AIDS in Asia and Africa. There will be IMC advising at this event. *A reminder for IMC students studying abroad: credits may substitute for an IM Certificate course if approved in advance by the Director of International Affairs (if the courses are related to IAFS, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) or the Journalism co-director (if the courses are relevant to Journalism, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ). |
Applying to the IMC
Application materials and a list of ongoing deadlines are available on the International Media Certificate website. Deadlines are October 19 for spring admission and March 15 for fall admission. (If the date falls on a weekend or holiday, the application deadline will be the next business day.) The application form is available under the "How to Apply" section a minimum 2.75 overall GPA, 30 hours of college credits and 6 credits in the major are required.
Semester schedules for IAFS majors in the IMC
Fall 2012 IMC schedule | Spring 2012 IMC schedule | Summer 2012 IMC schedule
Fall 2011 IMC schedule | Summer 2011 Schedule | Spring 2011 IMC Schedule
Fall 2010 IMC Schedule | Summer 2010 IMC Schedule | Spring 2010 IMC Schedule
If you have questions about your IMC requirements, please contact the International Affairs director, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . If you have questions about your IAFS coursework, please contact your IAFS advisor.
Certificate check-out for continuing IMC students
IAFS majors who are graduating and completing the IMC should make a certificate check-out appointment with the International Affairs director, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Please bring an unofficial copy of your transcript and the completed IMC worksheet to your appointment.
