Communication Fundamentals Certificate

Degree

Certificate (Federal aid eligible if certificate is combined with Associate of Science degree, Associate of Applied Science degree, or Bachelor of Applied Science degree. Not eligible for federal aid as a stand-alone certificate.)

Overview

This certificate is designed to provide students with basic, yet vital communication skills needed to gain employment or an internship in the field of communications. Students will develop skill in writing, public speaking, and the ability to identify communication methods that will best serve a variety of audiences.

Career Opportunities

This certificate can provide students with the fundamental skills needed for careers in many different fields, industries and positions. Careers that may be related to this degree include:

International/Intercultural Communication
Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations
Writing and Publishing
Media planning
Account management

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the certificate, successful graduates will be able to:

Learn and apply fundamental communication principles using standard media messaging formats.
Explain mass communication effects on public discourse, individuals, and institutions.
Demonstrate techniques of public speaking, including message development, content, projection, tone, and delivery.
Build, manage, and optimize digital communication strategies and tactics.

Course Requirements

Students are responsible to examine the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.

Course Number	Title	Credits
DCC 180	Fundamentals of Content Creation	3 credits
COMM 210	Mass Communication and Society	3 credits
COMM 310	Writing for Communication Careers	3 credits
COMM 320	Public Speaking	3 credits
COMM 330	Digital Communication	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	15

Graduation Requirements

1. Minimum of 15 total semester credit hours as outlined
2. Grade of C or higher in all program-specific courses

3. Cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher