Mar 21, 2026  
2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 College Catalog

Media Production Certificate


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Program Code: F.MPR.CER

Graduation requirement: 25 credit hours

Students interested in enhancing their production skills in media, music, computers, and the arts will find that this certificate prepares them for entry-level positions that require in-depth knowledge of mass communication production techniques and software.

Students will gain practical production experience in radio, television, sports, music, film, and digital media. Graduates are employed as production assistants at radio or television stations or companies with business interests in gaming, music, film, or other entertainment industry fields. In addition, content creators often engage in freelance work and run their own businesses.

Students should plan their certificate program with a Communication faculty advisor.

For more information, see parkland.edu/communication.

Program Notes


Production graduates are expected to have broadcast writing and broadcast announcing skills. Students who cannot meet these criteria will be advised to enroll in COM 106  or COM 140 .

Graduation Requirements


Program Electives (3 credit hours)


Choose one course from the following to meet the minimum 25 credit hour graduation requirement:

Suggested Sequence


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