Communications
Communications
Learn how to report the news. Master the art of crafting impactful documents. Become a skilled English/Spanish interpreter.
UCLA Extension’s courses and certificates in the communications field offer hands-on training in writing, journalism and court-focused translation.
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Communications
Programs
A certificate offers an in-depth study of a professional field. A specialization is a short series of courses to quickly gain knowledge in a focused area of study.
Journalism
certificate
certificate
Develop the investigating, reporting, and audio-visual storytelling skills needed for a multifaceted career in modern journalism and related professions in communication.
Develop the investigating, reporting, and audio-visual storytelling skills needed for a multifaceted career in modern journalism and related professions in communication.
Communications
Courses
WRITCOM X 403
Adaptable Writing Skills
Learn how to adapt your approach to writing for a variety of situations and audiences in this course designed for folks who want to improve their written communication skills.
WRITCOM X 401
Clear and Descriptive Writing
Master sentences, shape strong paragraphs, and develop compelling pieces through the exercises in this course for adults who want to brush up on their written communication skills for everyday life.
JOURN X 462
Media Law and Ethics
Analyze the rights and responsibilities of media professionals in the age of artificial intelligence.
WRITCOM X 402
Persuasive Writing
Learn to use tools of persuasion in writing situations of all kinds
JOURN X 440.1
Professional Approaches to Journalism
Explore issues facing professional journalists, past and present, and the practices that have come to define the field.