Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication

Tuition for the Online Digital Communication Graduate Certificate is $675 per credit hour.

This is a non-thesis certificate program. No thesis or capstone is required.

This program is designed for professionals with a bachelor’s degree who want to strengthen their expertise in digital communication. It’s a strong fit for those working in marketing, communications, public relations, media, journalism or related fields who want graduate-level training with immediate professional value.

While a background in communication, journalism, marketing or a related field is recommended, you do not need advanced design or technical skills to start the program. Fundamental tools and concepts are taught throughout the coursework, with a focus on professional application. You’ll learn how to use Adobe Creative Cloud and other industry standard design tools in a creative workflow process as you develop your portfolio.

This program combines digital media production with audience analysis and media psychology, helping you understand not just how to create messages, but how and why audiences respond to them. The curriculum emphasizes graduate‑level thinking and real‑world application rather than theory alone.

Projects focus on applied digital communication and media work, such as digital storytelling, creating and evaluating digital content, brand engagement, and audience-focused communication. In many courses, you can tailor projects to align with your current professional role or organization.

Yes. The program is designed so that many students apply coursework directly to their professional responsibilities. This allows you to create meaningful digital communication and media work that supports your organization and builds your professional portfolio.

Courses for the Digital Communication Graduate Certificate are offered in 8-week terms and are 100% online. You’ll have due dates each week, but there are no class meeting times. You can complete coursework on your own schedule. Most students can complete the five‑course certificate in as few as 12 months.

Currently, you are only allowed to begin this program in the Fall semester to ensure you are following the proper course path.

This certificate supports career growth in fields such as digital media, marketing, public relations, communications management, content strategy and media production. The skills are applicable across industries where digital communication plays a critical role.

You’ll need a reliable computer and internet access for the Digital Communication Graduate Certificate. Adobe Creative Cloud is commonly used in coursework and is provided to UT San Antonio students, including those in fully online programs, at no additional cost, ensuring you have access to industry-standard tools.

Courses are taught by faculty with expertise in digital media production, audience analysis, media psychology and applied communication research. Their teaching is grounded in real‑world practice and current industry trends, and they focus on helping working professionals develop thoughtful, effective and audience‑driven digital communication skills.

Yes. The Digital Communication Graduate Certificate is stackable and can be applied toward future graduate‑level study, allowing you to continue building academic and professional momentum if you choose to pursue additional credentials.