The Certificate in Communications prepares students for a variety of employment settings and provides a strong foundation for entrance or advancement in the communications field. All courses may be applied to the Associate in Liberal Arts, Communications degree. This Certificate is also a great way for teachers to earn mandated CEUs (Continuing Education Units), and assists in enhancing employment skills.
Course
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Credits
|
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ENG 140 English Composition I |
3 |
|
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
|
SOC 103 Introduction to Sociology or SOC 120 Racial & Ethnic Relations |
3 |
|
SOC 101 Foundations of Success |
3 |
|
|
10 |
|
Career Courses
Students must choose 7 courses from the list of 13 below for a total of 21 credits.
Course |
Credits |
|
Course |
Credits |
COM 101 Introduction to Mass Media |
3 |
|
COM 130 Introduction to Broadcasting |
3 |
COM 105 Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
|
COM 143 Speech |
3 |
COM 110 Introduction to News Writing |
3 |
|
GRD 121 Computer Graphics I |
3 |
COM 115 Feature Writing |
3 |
|
GRD 131 Desktop Publishing |
3 |
COM 120 Intro to Radio Broadcasting |
3 |
|
COM 205 Intercultural Communication |
3 |
COM 121 Business Communications |
3 |
|
COM 210 Photojournalism |
3 |
|
|
|
CSC 212 Multimedia for the Web |
3 |
|
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|
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21 |
|
|
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Total Credits
|
31
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