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Professional Communications Certificate



The ability to communicate clearly is a valuable skill in every sector of the working world. Employers are always looking for people who are able to communicate effectively, both in writing and when speaking.

This newly redesigned certificate program in communications will teach students how to improve their abilities as writers and speakers in order to enhance their array of professional skills. Students will move quicky through six courses that highlight subject areas such as Editing, Public Relations, Business Communications, Writing for the Internet and Organizational Writing.

Why Pursue a Certificate in Communications?

  • The capacity to communicate clearly is valued by employers.
  • Effective public speaking abilities are useful in every area of life.
  • You'll become more productive and efficient in your professional time.
  • You'll easily distinguish yourself from the competition during interviews.

COURSE OPTIONS: (Choose six; other COM courses also may be used, with permission of the chair)

  COM 1155 Rhetoric in Modern Practice
  COM 2025 Organizational Writing
  COM 2035 Techniques of Business Presentation
  COM 2055 The Art of Editing
  COM 2065 Public Relations
  COM 2095 Case Studies in Public Relations and Advertising
  COM 2115 Writing and the World Wide Web
  COM 2225 Special Topics in Organizational Writing

 

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