Social Media Strategist
Certificate of Achievement Communication Studies · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Social Media Strategist Certificate of Achievement is intended to prepare students for careers in which they will use social media to promote products, individuals, and organizations. Courses emphasize the skills and tools necessary to analyze, create, implement and evaluate social media. A "C" or better is required.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to function effectively in an entry-level social media marketing position using the skills, principles, and tools acquired.
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MKTG A100 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| CMST A236 | Directed Practice for Social Media Strategist | 2 |
| CMST A185 | Public Relations | 3 |
| orBUS A185 | Public Relations | |
| orFASH A225 | Media, Events, and Promotions | |
| ENGL A123 | Writing for Social Media | 3 |
| CMST A109 | Social Media Strategies | 3 |
| JOUR A113 | Social Media Journalism | 3 |
| Total Units | 17 | |
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| CMST A109 | Social Media Strategies |
| CMST A185 | Public Relations |
| ENGL A123 | Writing for Social Media |
| MKTG A100 | Introduction to Marketing |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| CMST A236 |
| JOUR A113 |