Our Digital Studies Certificate program gives you the opportunity to gain in-demand
digital skills that will expand your knowledge and better prepare you for your chosen
career field. What you will learn
The Digital Studies Certificate requires 12 credit hours that will earn you an impressive certification on your official transcript, separate from your diploma. You can choose from over 35 courses to create an individualized digital curriculum that will make you more marketable in your new career.
The program brings together academic departments from across campus, from the College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Information and Mass Communications, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Students have the opportunity to produce their own digital content and to critically assess the digital content they encounter. The program includes hands-on experiences that prepare students for their future careers while becoming more skilled at using digital technologies in their everyday lives.
Students engage in web design, video production, database management, computer networking, social media content design, data visualization and much more.
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Enroll anytime!
- Complete the Enrollment Form.
- We'll add the certificate to your curriculum in Banner and notify your academic advisor.
- Complete 12 credit hours from the approved course list . We'll keep track of your progress in DegreeWorks.
After you have completed all 12 credit hours
Complete a certificate application along with your degree application during your final semester, so that your certificate can be recognized on your transcript, and you will receive an official certificate with your diploma at graduation!
Requirements
Successfully completing 4 courses (12 credit hours) is generally all you need to do to earn a certificate - in addition to the following requirements:
- You must complete your certificate before or by the time you graduate.
- You must maintain a 2.0 GPA.
- Two of the four courses must be taken at the USC Columbia campus.
- All four courses must be earned with a grade of C or better.
Have questions?
Email Kelley DeShazo, Student Services Coordinator, or check out the FAQs on our main page.