College of Arts and Humanities
Entertainment Lifestyle Writing
Certificate
Entertainment and Lifestyle Writing Certificate
Explore the various aspects of the entertainment industry and gain knowledge about the latest trends in our Entertainment and Lifestyle Certificate.
This certificate includes courses in multimedia writing, feature writing, and media strategies, and lifestyle topics like fashion, food, and travel.
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Department of Communication
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What You'll Study
Academic Catalog | Communication Department Website
Student Media
At CWU, you have the chance to get hands-on experience by working in student media organizations on campus. In this program, participate in the Observer, our on-campus newspaper, or Pulse Magazine.
Courses
Journalism Basics
- COM 226 - Media Writing and Reporting I
- COM 303 - Online and Social Media Strategies
Advanced Tools for Media Reporting
- COM 408 - Feature Writing
- COM 409 - Freelance Writing
Student Media
- COM 442 - CentralNewsWatch
- COM 444 - The Observer
- COM 446 - PULSE magazine
Writing Skills
Enhance your writing skills and craft clear, persuasive, and impactful messages tailored to diverse audiences and media platforms.
Student Media
Get specialized opportunities to work and succeed in your field of interest through one of our specialized media classes: Observer, Pulse Magazine, and the Public Relations Firm.
Alumni
Our graduates have gone on to work at The Athletic NBA, UCF School of Performing Arts, BestColleges.com, and so much more.
Storytelling
Multimedia storytelling allows you to combine text, audio, images, video, and interactive elements to create engaging narratives that captivate and inform an audience.
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Why Study Communication at Central?
- No matter what career path you choose, effective communication skills are fundamental to success.
- Understand how to use communication to inspire and motivate those around you.
- Acquire the ability to craft and communicate a vision that others will be eager to follow.
- Gain the ability to effectively communicate your needs in both professional and personal settings.
