Digital Media Design & Making in Education – Online Graduate Certificate Admissions

Admissions

Application Timeline

Admissions to the Graduate Certificate program are on a rolling basis. Please be sure to connect with digitalmedia [at] umass [dot] edu (digitalmedia[at]umass[dot]edu) to let us know you are planning to apply.

Degree Requirements and Required Application Materials

To apply to the certificate program you must hold at least a baccalaureate degree (in any field of study).

You may take up to two courses before you officially apply to the program.

Application Requirements

• Application form
• Personal statement (maximum 1 page single-spaced), explaining your interest in the certificate, how your professional and educational background makes this program a good fit for you, and your professional development goals.
• Résumé/CV
• Transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions attended (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
• One letter of recommendation from a professional or academic reference

You may submit your materials electronically to digitalmedia [at] umass [dot] edu (digitalmedia[at]umass[dot]edu) or through the online application form. Please let us know if you have any questions about how to submit your materials electronically.  Note: It is helpful to have all the above materials prepared when you fill out the application form. If you miss a requirement, we will wait to review until it is submitted.

Transferring Credits 

If, after you complete the requirements for the Digital Media Design & Making in Education Graduate Certificate, you apply to and enroll in our Learning, Media, & Technology M.Ed. program, you will be able to apply all 12 credits to that program.