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Social Media Specialist Certificate: Sample Schedule

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Start Date: August 24, 2026

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Sample Schedule

A sample schedule covering the one year, Fast Track Social Media Specialist Certificate.
Course Name Dates
Semester 1: Fall 2026
Orientation: Required online orientation. Online orientation site opens week of Aug.24
MKT 245 (3 credits): Principles of Marketing Online: 9/8 鈥 10/18 (6 weeks)
See course syllabus for textbook and assignments.
MKT 252 (3 credits): Internet Marketing Online: 10/19 鈥 12/13 (8 weeks)
See course syllabus for textbook and assignments.
Break 12/14/26-1/18/27
Semester 2: Spring 2027
MKT 180 (3 credits): Strategic Communication for a Digital World
Recommended preparation: ENG101 or placement options into ENG101
Online: 1/19 鈥 3/14 (8 weeks)
See course syllabus for textbook and assignments.
MCM 150 (3 credits): Social Media Management and Measurement Online: 3/15 鈥 5/16 (9 weeks)
See course syllabus for textbook and assignments.
Semester 3: Summer 2027
MKT 243 (3 credits): Social Commerce and Sales Online: 5/24 鈥 7/4 (6 weeks)
See course syllabus for textbook and assignments.
MKT 253 (1 credit): Artificial Intelligence (AI) Marketing Online: 7/6鈥 8/1 (4 weeks)
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Graduation: Social Media Specialist Certificate

Fast Track general homework expectation: 10-20 hours per week per course.

Prerequisites

  • MKT 180
    • Recommended preparation: ENG101 or placement into ENG101 due to the language emphasis of the course.

Grids are subject to change. Updated November 10, 2025.