Program Overview
The Instructional Technologies & Digital Media Literacy (IT&DML) Program at University of New Haven is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Communications & Media over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Instructional Technologies & Digital Media Literacy (IT&DML) Program programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 22,248 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 824 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: New Haven, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Instructional Technologies & Digital Media Literacy (IT&DML) Program programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- EDUC 7710 - Foundations in Media Literacy
- EDUC 7714 - Media, Technology and Learning Across the Curriculum
- EDUC 7716 - Global Literacy in the Twenty-First Century
- EDUC 7718 - Critical Literacy Praxis
- EDUC 7720 - Central Issues in Research in New Literacies
- EDUC 7722 - Distance Learning
- EDUC 7724 - Adaptive Technologies for the Inclusive Classroom
- EDUC 7726 - Current Issues in Technology and Education
- EDUC 7730 - Digital Portfolio
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In addition to the completed application form, the following materials are required and should be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office:
- Official transcript(s) from all colleges and universities attended
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendations
- Personal Statement
In your 1-2 page Personal Statement, please address:
1) your professional and/or life experience as it relates to the hallmarks of the Sixth Year IT&DML Certificate program;
2) your professional goals and how a degree from our program relates to those goals; 3) your reasons for pursuing an advanced degree at the University of New Haven.
Candidates must also meet the following requirements:
- Master\xc2\x92s degree from a regionally-accredited university
- Satisfy one of the following:
- hold, or be eligible to obtain, Connecticut teaching certification
- Or be involved in a professional education or training capacity.
Any documentation that you mail to the University of New Haven should be sent to:
Graduate Admissions Office
University of New Haven
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 22,248 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 824 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 22,248 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 824 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of New Haven directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of New Haven
University of New Haven
West Haven, United States
University of New Haven is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months