Course Description:
Have a Facebook account? What about Twitter? Whether you’ve already dipped your toes in the waters of social media or are still standing on the shore wondering what to make of it all, learning how to interact on social media platforms is crucial to surviving and thriving in this age of digital communication. In Introduction to Social Media, you’ll learn the ins and outs of such social media platforms as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, and more and how to use them for your benefit—personally, academically, and, eventually, professionally. If you thought social media platforms were just a place to keep track of friends and share personal photos, this course will show you how to use these resources in much more powerful ways.
Prerequisite: None
Course Length: 1 Credit
Credit: 0.5 credit
Units at a Glance
1: Social Media Past and Present
2: Facebook & Twitter
3: Snapchat, Instagram, & Pinterest
4: LinkedIn, Blogs, and Video Social Media
5: The “social” of social media
6: Social Media and Marketing Part I
7: Social Media and Marketing Part II
8: Social Media and Academics
9: Social Media and the Workforce Part I
10: Social Media and the Workforce Part II