Communication Competence in the Workplace
This award is not eligible for Financial Aid
The Academic Certificate (AC) in Communication Competence in the Workplace is an interdisciplinary program of study that provides intensive study of written and oral communication skills in different contexts including interpersonal communication, small group interaction, team-building, problem solving, public speaking and presentation skills, conflict resolution, assertiveness, and leadership. Students develop skills to enhance their professional, social, and personal interactions, and become more competitive and effective in the workforce.
Details
Field of Interest
Culture and Society
Degree Type
Academic Certificate (AC)
Academic Plan
Communication Competence in the Workplace (CER)
Academic Plan Code
6219N
Total credits required
30-33
Effective Term
Spring 2019
Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses within the Required Courses area.
What You'll Learn
- Compose expository essays in English. (ENG101, ENG107)
- Demonstrate skill in research, note-taking, organization, and documentation in the preparation and writing of a research paper. (ENG102, ENG108)
- Demonstrate skill in using verbal and nonverbal symbols, interactive listening, resolving interpersonal conflict, and developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships. (COM110)
- Present ideas in an organized, time-constrained format, and express one`s self objectively, subjectively, and creatively. (COM225)
- Explain and apply principles and processes of small groups to problem-solving, decision-making, and information-sharing. (COM230)
- Complete a service-learning field experience within a private or public agency, educational institution, or citizen volunteer group. (COM282AC)
- Read and analyze varied and challenging reading materials, and analyze, synthesize, and evaluate these materials through written discourse. (CRE101)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 18-21 | |
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM225 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COM230 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COM282AC | Service-Learning Experience in Communication | 3 |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR | |
| Equivalent as Indicated by Assessment | 0-3 | |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 3 |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First Year Composition for ESL (3) | 3 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 9 | |
| If choosing BPC110 or CIS105 only one can be applied | ||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications | 3 |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| COM207 | Introduction to Communication Inquiry | 3 |
| COM222 | Argumentation | 3 |
| COM/THP241 | Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3 |
| COM250 | Introduction to Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COM259 | Communication in Business and Professions | 3 |
| COM263 | Elements of Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| ENG111 | Technical and Professional Writing | 3 |
| GBS233 | Business Communication | 3 |
| IBS109 | Cultural Dimension for International Trade | 3 |
| SWU295 | Effective Helping in a Diverse World | 3 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 3 | |
| Any approved General Education course in the Cultural Awareness (C) value (3) OR | ||
| COM+++++ | Any COM communication course (3) except courses used to satisfy Required Courses or Restricted Electives areas. | 3 |
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