Good communication skills are consistently ranked in the top 5 desired skills for employers (National Association of Colleges and Employers Job Outlook Survey, 2016). And, interpersonal and team skills were identified as the second most required work place competency employers expected in new hires. The undergraduate certificate in professional communication meets these workforce needs. This interdisciplinary certificate prepares students by fostering a better understanding of human communication in organizational settings and by coaching students in their writing skills.  Gain an advantage in your job search and career by honing your professional communication skills. 

Requirements for the Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Communication

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
COMS 210	Introduction to Organizational and Professional Communication	3
COMS 310	Advanced Organizational Communication	3
ENGL 262	Professional Communication	3
ENGL 362	Foundations of Technical Writing	3
Total Hours		12

(All courses available online)

At the completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• Demonstrate critical thinking in constructing and analyzing arguments, research and discourse.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how communication is shaped by and in turn shapes factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, class, religion, age, ability, geography, and culture.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how the relationship between community and communication and how communicative practices underpin citizenship and civic engagement.
• Communicate well in public, professional, and personal endeavors.
• Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and moral implications of communication decisions and practices.
• Demonstrate an understanding of major communication theories and apply them to contemporary contexts.