The Department of Communication Studies offers a Graduate Certificate in Corporate Communication & Training to provide graduate-level instruction in organizational communication, communication training and development, and communication principles and strategies for contemporary organizations. This is a 9-hour certificate program that may be taken as a freestanding certificate or as a part of a Master's or Doctoral program.
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The Department of Communication Studies offers a Graduate Certificate in Corporate Communication & Training to provide graduate-level instruction in organizational communication, communication training and development, and communication principles and strategies for contemporary organizations. This is a 9-hour certificate program that may be taken as a freestanding certificate or as a part of a Master's or Doctoral program.
Initial Steps to Apply
Applicants for this program must apply using the online system. Applicants who are applying to our Master's program who would also like to complete this certificate must apply for both the graduate program and certificate program. The admission criteria for the Graduate Certificate in Corporate Communication and Training are the same as the criteria for applying for the M.A. degree in Communication Studies.
Online Educational Programs
Our Department's goal is to provide accessible and meaningful education content for anyone regardless of your schedule. Our all online degree plans grant greater flexibility while also imparting the same rigorious quality content our department is known for.
Additional Requirements
Purpose Statement
In addition to submitting your application online applicants should also submit a 500-word purpose statement addressing the following questions:
- Why are you seeking the Graduate Certificate in Corporate Communication and Training?
- How does your academic background prepare you for the certificate (such as previous coursework in communication and/or experience as a trainer)?
- What are your plans after completing the Graduate Certificate in Corporate Communication and Training and how do you plan to apply to this certificate?