Lead the Digital Revolution

Learn the essential elements of creating impactful and engaging visual and social media content. With our microcredential, you'll acquire proficiency in graphic design, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, strategic planning and creation of social media content, photography essentials, and digital photo editing skills.

Contact Associate Dean William McDonald for more information: mcdonalwh@herkimer.edu | 315.866.0300 x8241.

  • Communication and Media A.S.

    Learn how you can take the next step and earn your associate degree in Communications & Media.

Curriculum

View our program course requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Herkimer College offers a quality and affordable educational experience.

Cost Of Attendance

digital content overview

According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the next decade, employment in media and communications is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. As a graduate of our program, you’ll have a solid foundation to continue your studies, and further specialize your focus.

Like our media graduates who obtain an associate degree, transfer, and complete their four-year degrees, these job titles await you:

  • News Producer
  • Public Relations Coordinator
  • Communications Representative
  • Content Creator
  • Multimedia Journalist
  • Digital Media Manager
  • Developer Advocate
  • Graphic Designer
  • Social Media Specialist
  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Reporter
  • Social Media Coordinator
Online Learning

The Digital Content Microcredential program may also be completed entirely online through our Internet Academy. We offer the same level of care and service to online students as we do to on-campus students. All necessary services are accessible online, including registration, placement testing, bill payment, tutoring, book purchasing, and academic advisement.