Webinar
Learn About the 100% Online Version of Drury University's Graduate Social Media Certificate
Social Media Certificate and graduate credit online in FOUR or EIGHT week delivery with this professional graduate course.
Drury’s SMC webinar course, facilitated by author and social media consultant Deltina Hay and award winning researcher Dr. Jonathan Groves, now offers three weekend, four week and eight week versions! Deltina is the author of one of our primary texts and remains the impetus for our bootcamp.
In an enhanced, e-learning environment, I give participants a thorough knowledge of social media tools and how to use them. I demonstrate strategic methods and offer participants an opportunity to apply them. My emphasis is on best practices and ethical methods for succeeding in the Social Web.
–Deltina Hay, author The Social Media Survival Guide: Strategies, Tactics, and Tools for Succeeding in the Social Web (2011)
The SMC Webinar Course is now accredited by the Internet Marketing Standards Board!
What some of our graduates are saying:
“This course has been very valuable! I was thrilled to go beyond theories and statistics to actually apply the techniques from the text. I learned things I never thought I could comprehend. Sign me up for the SMC Part 2!” -Sonja G., University Administrator
“I have been on a series of interviews, and recruiters are impressed with my certified skill-set.” -Cara J., MBA Candidate
“This course will help me develop new curricular material for my communication students. It also gave me hands-on skills with a variety of social media tools, a new appreciation for social media optimization, and the confidence to explore social media tools on my own.” -John L., Public Relations Consultant & College Professor
“I loved the course. I felt halfway tech literate before the course; now I feel very tech literate. I will use blogs, Facebook pages, Flickr, and LinkedIn routinely in my new business. I really learned much and enjoyed it!” -Kelly O., Small Business Owner
Call or email for more information:
Jonathan Groves, Ph.D. Director, Social Media Certificate jgroves@drury.edu 417.873.7347 General information about the program: Including tuition, registration requirements, faculty profiles, testimonials, accreditation and national rankings data. Registration informationSeated delivery of the SMC will begin the first weekend in June and run for 3 consecutive weekends.
The next Webinar course will run concurrently with our June seated course in June, 2013: This is a lecture based, three-weekend course with lectures and hands on exercises on Saturdays and Sundays (9am-6pm US central time), and a bootcamp on the first day.
The next Eight-Week online delivery is scheduled for Fall, 2013: This is a lecture based, eight-week course with online lectures on Tuesdays (7pm-8:30pm US central time), and a virtual lab on Thursday evenings (6:30pm-9pm US central time). Launch TBD.
The next Four-Week online delivery is scheduled for Fall, 2013: This is a lecture based, four-week course with online lectures on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (7pm-8:30pm US central time), and a virtual lab on Thursday evenings (6:30pm-9pm US central time). Launch TBD.
An advanced social media certificate course is tentatively scheduled for January 2014: This is a lecture based, six-week course with online lectures on Wednesdays (7pm-8:30pm US central time), and an advanced project required of all the students. This class has prerequisites, contact jgroves@drury.edu for information.
International students please use this time zone converter to determine if our lecture and lab times will fit your schedule. Drury University is located in Springfield, Missouri.
Lectures are supplemented with video tutorials to help students grasp hands-on skills. In addition to regular assignments and participation, students will complete a group or individual project tailored to their area of interest.
For more information:
Jonathan Groves, Ph.D. Director, Social Media Certificate Assistant Professor of Communication Drury University jgroves@drury.edu 417.873.7347