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Karen Crozer
Chair of English, Comm Studies, and Journalism
Los Angeles
LA Mission College
CTE Dean
Marla Uliana
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Program Details
Social Media Strategist
New Program
E-Commerce (business emphasis) (050970)
09/01/25
Boost your digital skills with our Certificate of Achievement in Social Media Strategy. This program equips you with essential tools in social media management, content creation, SEO, and digital marketing. Whether you're building a personal brand or managing social media for businesses, you'll gain hands-on experience to thrive in today’s competitive digital world. Prepare to create impactful content, engage audiences, and drive growth across platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Whether you aim to join a company or launch your own business, this certificate sets you up for success in the digital landscape.
We expect 10-15 completers in the first year, with this number increasing annually.
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
The goal is for students to earn a job in Social Media Strategy and/or Management.
Course Units and Hours
24
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Course Report
This Social Media Strategist CoA is a 24-unit certificate that requires eight courses and can be completed in two semesters. Courses will be offered sequentially, as listed below, but can also be taken out of order.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 122 | Intercultural Communication | 3 | S1 |
| ENGLISH 109 | Writing for Social Media | 3 | S1 |
| JOURNAL 043 | Principles of Public Relations | 3 | S1 |
| MEDIART 117 | Introduction to Social Media | 3 | S1 |
| COMM 109 | Social Media Strategies | 3 | S2 |
| COMM 190 | Communication and New Media | 3 | S2 |
| MARKET 021 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | S2 |
| MULTIMD 100 | Introduction to Multimedia Computer Applications | 3 | S2 |
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Marla Uliana
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New Program
The Social Media Strategist Certificate complements existing programs without replacing them. It offers specialized training in strategy, content creation, and digital marketing, aligning with related degrees while preparing students for immediate employment.
The following community colleges in Los Angeles and Orange County offer social media-related certificates under various TOP codes (e.g., Business, Media & Communications, Information Technology):
- Mt. San Antonio College - Social Media Marketing (Certificate & Noncredit)
- Long Beach City College - Digital and Social Media (Certificate)
- Santa Monica College - Social Media Assistant (Certificate)
- Compton College - Social Media (Certificate)
- L.A. Pierce College - Social Media (Certificate, Journalism/Media Arts focus)
- L.A. Mission College - Social Media (Noncredit, Computer Software Development focus only)
45 projected
ICT/Digital Media sector
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Submission Details
03/27/25 - 02:50 PM
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