Social Media Specialist (SMS1) Certificate

Campus Availability and Advisement:

• Catoosa County Campus  Advisor: Karen Whitfield
• Floyd County Campus  Advisor: Barbara Capes
• Gordon County Campus  Advisor: Barbara Capes
• Polk County Campus  Advisor: Barbara Capes
• Walker County Campus  Advisor: Karen Whitfield
• Whitfield Murray Campus  Advisor: Karen Whitfield
• This program is also available 100% online. For online advisement, contact any of the above.

This Program Available Starting Summer 2025 Semester

Program Description

The Social Media Specialist certificate prepares graduates to create and administer content on all social media platforms to build an audience and ensure customer engagement. The specialist may also monitor site metrics, respond to reader comments, and oversee creative design.

Note: All occupational curriculum within this program must be completed with a “C” or better in order to graduate from the program.

Required Courses

COMP 1000	Introduction to Computer Literacy	3
CIST 1510	Web Development I	3
MKTG 1100	Principles of Marketing	3
MKTG 2500	Exploring Social Media	3
BUSN 1470	Professional Communication Skills	3
	OR
BUSN 1430	Desktop Publishing and Presentation Applications	4
XXXX xxxx	Guided Elective	3

Total Credit Hours: 18 Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation