Digital Newsgathering
Certificate of Achievement Journalism · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Certificate of Achievement in Digital Newsgathering provides foundational knowledge and hands-on training that prepares students for jobs in the media realm. The certificate serves as a comprehensive and multi-discipline overview of content and skills needed by the modern journalist.
Career Opportunities
reporting, copyrighting, public relations, communication, screenwriting, social media, brand management.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Assemble a portfolio of appropriate photographs, writings, journals or digital media that reflects the skills and understanding of techniques of journalism.
- Apply media law, fact-checking and ethics to the journalistic process.