A Big Ten graduate certificate in Public Relations and Social Media will help you build your skills on new communications platforms all while advancing your career and making you more valuable in your workplace. This certificate is completely online, and requires you to complete only four courses. If you decide to pursue a full Master of Arts degree after the certificate, you're already a third of the way there.
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The PR & Social Media graduate certificate consists of 12 credit hours, comprised of 4 required 8-week courses. You can complete the program in as quickly as 1 year, while enrolled part-time.
ADPR 830
ADVERTISING ISSUES & STRATEGIES
Dive into branding, current communications issues and develop a strategic marketing plan.
ADPR 866
SOCIAL MEDIA THEORY & PRACTICE
Study monitoring and management practices on the most popular social and mobile media platforms.
ADPR 850
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT & CASE STUDIES
Discover critical perspectives and gain insight into the history and direction of public relations.
ADPR 834
DIGITAL INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS
Explore how various digital communication channels are used to analyze audiences and build brands.
Admission Requirements
The PR & Social Media program accepts applications year-round and admits students on a rolling basis for the fall, spring, and summer semesters.
A completed Graduate School application includes the following:
- Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended
- Completed graduate school application and application fee
- Verification of English proficiency is required if native language is not English
- GRE or GMAT scores are NOT required
- Current resume
- Three professional or academic references
- Statement of purpose
Application Deadlines
Fall (August) Start
Priority Admission: July 1
Admission Deadline: August 1
Spring (January) Start
Priority Admission: November 1
Admission Deadline: December 1
Summer (May) Start
Priority Admission: April 1
Admission Deadline: April 25
Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid
Graduate tuition is assessed by the credit hour and the program. Professional programs may differ. See below for a full listing of the tuition rates that apply to the Engineering Management program. Learn more about tuition and fees at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, including all estimated cost components.
Students are encouraged to:
File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form by the deadline to determine their eligibility for federal and state funds as well as scholarships.
Check with your employer to see if they provide financial support for earning your graduate degree.
*The following tuition and fees were posted for the 2023-24 academic year. Rates are subject to change and will be posted on this page as soon as possible.
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| Per Credit Hour | 3 Credit Hours |
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| Per Credit Hour | 3 Credit Hours |
Online Tuition | $365.00 | $1,095.00 |
| Online Tuition | $724.00 | $2,172.00 |
Fees included in Online Tuition and Fees |
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Technology Fee | $11.00 | $33.00 |
| Technology Fee | $11.00 | $33.00 |
Library Fee | $8.25 | $24.75 |
| Library Fee | $8.25 | $24.75 |
Online Course Fee | $35.00 | $105.00 |
| Online Course Fee | $35.00 | $105.00 |
Registration Fee |
| $20.00 |
| Registration Fee |
| $20.00 |
University Program and Facility Fees* | Waived | Waived |
| University Program and Facility Fees* | Waived | Waived |
Total Online Tuition and Fees | $419.25 | $1,277.75 |
| Total Online Tuition and Fees | $778.25 | $2,354.75 |
* The University Program and Facility Fees are only waived for online courses
In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, Nebraska provides an estimated Cost of Attendance as a standardized estimate of the overall cost of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for a specific period. It represents the best estimate of expenses a student might expect to incur.
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