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Multimedia & Web Development, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Prepare for a Dynamic Career Path
  • 9

    Courses

  • 18

    Credit Hours

  • 100%

    Online

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Learn

To design and develop dynamic, interactive multimedia

To publish content onto various media platforms

From faculty with expertise in instructional technology and course design

From hands-on experiences

“ This certificate program will introduce professionals to the latest authoring and publishing tools and web programming technologies. ”
Ray Pastore Professor of WCE’s Instructional Technology programs
Ray Pastore, Professor of WCE’s Instructional Technology programs
Multimedia and Instructional Web Development Program Overview

Multimedia Professionals Wanted

The evolution of digital communications, online learning, educational technology, mobile and web marketing, social media and content management systems has created demand for a new type of educator in both schools and in business.

Multimedia design principles and development skills are increasingly essential to many roles today, whether as an instructional designer, web designer, content developer, or creator of any number of multimedia content environments.

Designed for both working professionals and students already enrolled in other graduate degree programs at UNCW, the this certificate provides access to the benefits of our nationally ranked Master of Science in Instructional Technology program in the form of a certificate rather than a full graduate degree.

Marketable Skills for a Growing Field

Students who pursue the MWD certificate will emerge with a broader knowledge of how to respond to the needs of developing digital content that is dynamic, interactive and engaging without adding to the cognitive load of the viewers.

This certificate program responds to the growing need by providing a foundation in interactive digital content creation and enhancing professional expertise in today’s high-tech communication environment.

Upon completing the certificate program, you will be skilled in multimedia development. Just as important, you will gain awareness of and sensitivity toward various organizational, ethical, cultural and pedagogical issues related to utilization of media/emerging technology.

With this knowledge, you will be better equipped throughout your professional career to:

  • Use instructional design models and principles, as well as interactive technologies and software for dynamic multimedia development, authoring, screen/sound recording and presentations.
  • Design and develop interactive, static and dynamic multimedia content in 3D, gaming and online environments in both computer and mobile applications for a range of business sectors.
  • Serve various clients, teams and enterprises with an understanding of resources needed, as well as time and budget parameters.
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Required Courses

Table lists sample courses for the multimedia and web development post-baccalaureate certificate
Course Number Course Name
MIT 500 Instructional Systems Design
MIT 511 Multimedia Design and Development
MIT 513 Computer-Based Instruction

FOCUS AREA (choose 3)

Table lists sample courses for the focus
Course Number Course Name
MIT 503 The Fundamentals of Computer Programming
MIT 516 Instructional Video Design and Production
MIT 517 Educational Gaming and Simulation
MIT 520 Managing Instructional Development
MIT 519 Computer Interface Design
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Admission Deadlines & Requirements

Information: Multimedia & Instructional Web Development - Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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  • Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
  • All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.

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Location/Delivery Method

  • Distance Education - Fully Online (Mixture of synchronous and asynchronous)
    Synchronous - Instruction made available on the web or internet in time-dependent slots
    Asynchronous - Instructional materials made available on the Internet and available 24 hours a day every day-not time-dependent slots

Deadlines (11:59 p.m.)

  • Spring 2025:
    • November 1, 2024
  • Summer I 2025:
    • May 1, 2025
  • Summer II 2025:
    • June 1, 2025
  • Fall 2025:
    • July 1, 2025

Transcripts

  • One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.

Test Scores

  • None Required

Recommendations

  • 3 recommendations by individuals in professionally relevant fields.

Additional Requirements

  1. Upload Supplemental Documents After Application Submission
  2. Essay: Describe reasons for pursing the certificate in Multimedia and Instructional Web Developer.
    Essay
  3. Resume
  4. Financial Aid:  Non-federal loans are available for this program.  Admitted students may apply through the UNCW Scholarship Application to be considered for additional scholarships.  Please consult your Financial Aid Counselor for further details.
  5. Visa Sponsorship:  This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.

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