Your Brand. Your Voice. Your Future.
Build an authentic and engaging brand that resonates with audiences.
Turn your unique voice into a career with the Media Influencer Certificate at Owens. This program is one of the first of its kind, designed to equip you with the creative, technical, and professional skills to thrive in the dynamic world of online content creation.
In this two-semester program, master the art of creating websites and visual and written content. You will also develop storytelling tools to build large social media followings on platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube and Instagram.
Whether you’re looking to revitalize your own business and brand or elevate someone else’s, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of how to build an authentic, engaging, and impactful online presence.
Small Classes. Expert Guidance.
Our instructors are experts who take pride in your success. Combined with our small class sizes, you’ll get one-on-one mentorship and precise technical feedback tailored to your goals.
Award Type
Certificate
Department
Department of Humanities
Required Credit Hours
37-38
The Path Ahead
$15B
Brand spending on influencer marketing in the U.S. this year
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Academic year of instruction
Make Your Mark
In your first semester, build a strong foundation in communication and media fundamentals, starting with Composition, Critical Thinking and Internet Research Basics. Develop essential digital content creation skills, including HTML and CSS, Digital Video Production and Mac-based Applications, alongside learning contemporary business practices and mass media principles.
In your second semester, advance with courses in Media Writing, Visual Storytelling and Web Imaging. Master creating compelling content across multiple platforms while exploring advanced web development tools and advertising principles. Then, apply everything you’ve learned through a hands-on media influencer capstone project.
This certificate can be completed independently or as an enhancement to programs such as Broadcast Media Technology, Communication Transfer Pathway, Entrepreneurship, Music Business Technology, Photography Concentration or Visual Communication Technology.
Career Outcomes
Upon graduation, you’ll be ready to create, manage and grow engaging digital media content—positioning you for success in social media, digital marketing and content creation. Whether you launch your own influencer career or secure digital marketing positions, you’ll excel at creating compelling visuals and building thriving online communities.
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In Their Words
“If people don’t know how to communicate with each other, they feel isolated. For bilingual, people think spoken languages but there are so many people nationwide and in our area using ASL. Owens answered the call for this need.”
Jon’a Devalt, Humanities grad
Getting Started at Owens
Begin your high-quality education at an affordable price today!
Enrollment is easy—just fill out an online admissions application to get started. We’ll ask you to submit your transcripts for course placement and college credit.
Upon acceptance, schedule a meeting with your admissions advisor to register for classes. Next, attend an on-campus orientation and meet with your student financial services advisor to discuss ways to pay for college.