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.

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.) Click here for the online application form.  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 2013 IMC schedule | Summer 2013 IMC Schedule| Spring 2013 IMC schedule

Fall 2012 IMC schedule | Summer 2012 IMC schedule | Spring 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, Professor Robert McNown. 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, Professor Robert McNown. Please bring an unofficial copy of your transcript and the completed IMC worksheet to your appointment.