Social Media Strategist, Certificate of Achievement
Banner Code: 1_CM_CMSM
Control Number: 38208
Not Financial Aid Eligible
The Social Media Strategist Certificate of Achievement is intended to prepare students for careers in which they will use social media to promote products, individuals, and organizations. Courses emphasize the skills and tools necessary to analyze, create, implement and evaluate social media. A "C" or better is required.
Program Outcome
Students will be able to function effectively in an entry-level social media marketing position using the skills, principles, and tools acquired.
Review Graduation Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CMST A109 | Social Media Strategies | 3 |
| CMST A236 | Directed Practice for Social Media Strategist | 2 |
| CMST A185 | Public Relations | 3 |
| or BUS A185 | Public Relations | |
| or FASH A225 | Media, Events, and Promotions | |
| ENGL A123 | Writing for Social Media | 3 |
| JOUR A113 | Social Media Journalism | 3 |
| MKTG A100 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| Total Units | 17 | |
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| CMST A109 | Social Media Strategies | 3 |
| ENGL A123 | Writing for Social Media | 3 |
| ENGL A100 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| FASH A177 | Fashion Merchandising Concepts | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CMST A185 |
Public Relations or Public Relations or Media, Events, and Promotions |
3 |
| CMST A236 | Directed Practice for Social Media Strategist | 2 |
| JOUR A113 | Social Media Journalism | 3 |
| MKTG A100 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| Units | 11 | |
| Total Units | 23 | |