The Certificate in Digital Communication is administered by the program director and the UNC School of Media and Journalism’s Office of Graduate Studies:
Andy Bechtel
Program Director, Certificate in Digital Communication
email: abechtel@email.unc.edu
phone: (919) 962-4875
Andy directs the certificate program and works with students to ensure they are meeting academic requirements. He is an associate professor whose experience includes teaching online in the certificate program.
Ann Schmitt
Graduate Program Coordinator
email: amschmit@email.unc.edu
phone: (919) 843-8307
Ann is your contact for course registration, graduation and other student services. She serves as your first line of contact for support.
Casey Hart
Assistant Director, Graduate Studies
email: caseyhart@unc.edu
phone: (919) 966-7024
Casey is your first contact for technical issues. He supports online instructors and works to help prospective students find out about the MJ-school’s graduate programs, including the certificate.
Heidi Hennink-Kaminski
Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Studies
email: h2kamins@email.unc.edu
phone: (919) 962-2555
In addition to the certificate program, Heidi leads all graduate offerings at the school: the doctorate, the residential master’s and the online Master of Arts in Technology and Communication. She ensures the certificate maintains a high level of rigor and quality while meeting overall curriculum goals.
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