229-333-2157 September 18, 2002
02-362
VSU?s Department of Continuing Education offers new online programs
The Department of Continuing Education at Valdosta State
University announces the addition of three new online certificate
programs emphasizing graphic design, marketing and Web design. All
courses for the program are offered online, to allow students
greater flexibility and convenience.
The graphic design program covers the entire field of graphic
design, including print media. The nine-course program explores
design techniques, visual thinking, concept development,
composition and typography, and takes approximately 12 to 18 months
to complete.
The media marketing program helps students develop an understanding
of how to evaluate, critique, buy, and create design, branding and
advertising services to enhance their Web site. The nine-course
program focuses on marketing and branding strategies for Web sites
and takes approximately 12 to 18 months to complete.
The third course deals more intently with Web design, with a focus
on multimedia. This comprehensive 18 to 24 month program provides
students with the knowledge to build and launch Web sites, in
addition to creating designs to allow the user to be an active
player.
Each program is instructor-facilitated and students interact with
the instructor via e-mail correspondence. The programs have been
awarded accreditation by the Distance Education and Training
Council. Students satisfactorily completing the requirements will
be awarded a certificate bearing the Accredited Online
Certification (AOC) seal as well as Continuing Education credits
(CEUs) from VSU's Continuing Education.
Julie Halter, technology program coordinator, said that the
Department of Continuing Education also offers approximately 125
online courses in the area of business and professional
development, technology and computer applications, and personal
enrichment.
?We have been offering the online courses through VSU Continuing
Education for two years now, and have received excellent responses
from our students, as to the content and flexibility of the
courses,? Halter said.
For more information, contact the Department of Continuing
Education at (229) 245-6484 or www.valdosta.edu/conted.
