Professional Communications Certificate Program
关于项目
15个学分
The Professional Communications Certificate Program explores the art and science of effective communication. The skills and knowledge gained can be utilized by all participants in all industry sectors. How people communicate in a one-on-one one situation, 作为团队的一员, or throughout an organization is often a key to both individual and organizational success. Learn and lead as a professional communicator!
谁应该参加?
If you have formal education in another field and want to enhance your communication skills OR you are seeking a short term academic credential to jump start your career, this certificate provides enhanced skills and knowledge in the field of communications.
Certificate Program Benefits
A certificate program is a flexible, convenient and short term commitment to your professional development, self enhancement and career advancement opportunities. Certificate program courses can apply to academic degrees at 重点大学.
Admission to Certificate Programs
A high school diploma or a GED is required to enter a certificate program. There are no prerequisites to this certificate. Participants in a cohort will take lower level courses and move to higher level courses. Some courses can be concurrent on campus with approval. A maximum of one course can be transferred into this integrated series. A non-degree form needs to be completed to enroll.
位置
This certificate is available on-site or online for any organization with sufficient enrollment, as a consortium based program with multiple organizations, or on campus as scheduling allows at 重点大学.
金融援助
Stand alone certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid. Students completing certificate programs while also pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree may be eligible for financial aid. Students should check with the Office of 金融援助 to determine eligibility.
Full-time students should contact the 金融援助 Office. 重点大学 accepts all forms of tuition reimbursement from employers. Part-time students can contact the Professional Development Institute for information on loans.
必修课程
- 通讯1115
Interpersonal Communication: 3 credits – Understand and improve verbal and nonverbal communication effectiveness by applying professional techniques and observing nonverbal cues. - 通讯1125
Speech Communication: 3 credits- Learn basic concepts and techniques of public speaking. Make effective presentations and learn to use applicable visual aids. - 通讯2110
Professional Speech: 3 credits – Practice presenting using advanced technology to enhance presentations. Receive feedback to boost confidence and performance. - 通讯3135
Small Group Communication: 3 credits – Explore the dynamics and pragmatics involved in effective group interaction. Practice group decision making and problem solving.
Elective course (choose one)
- 通讯2145
Public Relations: 3 credits – Explore the role and function of public relations and use of communication strategies to achieve organizational goals. Review the concepts of audience analysis or persuasion.
OR - BUSN 2130
Business Communication: 3 credits – Focus on written communication to include writing effective correspondence through the use of courtesy, 清晰, 简洁, 具体性, 完整性, 和正确性.
