Communication Studies

This certificate provides the foundation for understanding the communication process used in both professional and personal environments. The student is introduced to techniques including non-verbal, professional, interpersonal, intercultural, persuasive, and social media communication. Alone, this Certificate enhances the communicator’s ability to effectively and appropriately express ideas and share information. Combined with the Liberal Arts degree requirements, this Certificate leads to an Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Communication Studies.

Program Outcomes for Communication Studies Certificate:

Provide the foundation for student’s understanding of the communication process used in both professional and personal situations.
Introduce student to techniques for improving non-verbal, professional, interpersonal, intercultural, persuasive, and social media communication.
Enhance student’s ability to effectively and appropriately express ideas and share information relevant to the audience, purpose, and situation.

Curriculum for a Certificate in Communication Studies

General Education Core	6
Communication Studies Core	24
Total Credit Hours Required	30

General Education Core

COMM 202 - ~Fundamentals of Speech (3) OR
COMM 205 - ~Professional Communications (3) OR
ENGL 101 - ~English Composition I (3)
MATH 101 - ~Introduction to Mathematics (3) or higher
Subtotal Credit Hours Required 6

Communication Studies Core

Choose 6 credits (2 courses) from the list below:
COMM 203 - Ethical Communication (3)
COMM 207 - Interpersonal Communication in the Workplace (3)
COMM 230 - Art & Science of Persuasion (3)
Choose 6 credits (2 courses) from the list below:
COMM 201 - Nonverbal Communication (3)
COMM 206 - Social Media Communication (3)
COMM 220 - Introduction to Intercultural Communication (3)
Free Electives: Any course numbered 101 or above (12)
Subtotal Credit Hours Required 24

Program Disclaimer

This curriculum includes a list of courses required for this program of study for this calendar year. Your Academic Plan can be found on DegreeWorks once you become a degree-seeking student.

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