Communication studies from the spoken word to the digital age. This program will interest students who want to understand the ways in which communication influences and reflects society and culture, and how digital technology mediates the communication process.

In the Digital Communication program you'll study how digital communication impacts society. You'll explore the ways communication influences and reflects society and culture, and the role that digital technology has in the communication process.

Located at our Lansdowne campus, the Digital Communication program is two semesters long. This program may be taken full time or part time. Some courses may be offered in the evening or through a combination of classroom and online learning.

During your program, you will take six required courses and four electives. You'll get a strong theoretical grounding in communications, as well as the optional electives to let you customize your credential.

After you complete your certificate, you have the option of taking a work term to gain hands-on skills and work experience in communications.

As a graduate

With your certificate in Digital Communication in hand, you'll know how to:

use writing skills and digital media tools to collaborate and communicate
quickly and effectively research and analyze a communication issue or problem and apply your findings to determine an effective course of action
evaluate digital communication as an element of history, politics, organizations, identity, society and culture
summarize the history of digital communication and explain digital convergence
discuss the issues and concerns arising from the impact of digital media on communication in contemporary society
develop and apply workplace preparation strategies and skills