2025-2026 Course Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Jul 07, 2025  
2025-2026 Course Catalog and Student Handbook

Social Media Specialist Certificate


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Program Description

The Social Media Specialist certificate prepares graduates to create and administer content on all social media platforms to build an audience and ensure customer engagement. The specialist may also monitor site metrics, respond to reader comments, and oversee creative design.

Prerequisite: Students applying for this program must be accepted into the Business Technology degree program.

Employment Opportunities

This program includes roles such as Content Creator, Digital Marketing Coordinator, or Community Manager. In these positions, daily tasks typically include creating and scheduling posts across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok; analyzing performance metrics and engaging with followers by responding to comments and messages; and collaborating with design or marketing teams to align content with brand goals.

Curriculum


Essential Technical Courses (15 Credits)


Total Hours: 15


Elective(s):


Any BUSN not required in this certificate program completion.

Note:


Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to individual course descriptions for further information.

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