Communication Certificate
Division: Language Arts
PROGRAM CODE: 1C39164
Financial Aid Eligible
The Communication Certificate recognizes a student's achievement in a variety of communication skills including, public speaking, critical thinking, argumentation, group problem solving and decision-making, and interpersonal and intercultural interaction. Communication skills are an intrinsic component of success in both personal and professional relationships and are highly valued by employers in the workplace. To earn this certificate, complete the required courses as listed with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 12 units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (15 units): | ||
| COMM 100 C | Human Communication | 3 |
| or COMM 100HC | Honors Human Communication | |
| or COMM 110 C | Mediated Oral Communication | |
| COMM 105 C | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Elective Courses: Select from the following (6 units) | 6 | |
| Please note COMM 138 and COMM 238 can count for a maximum of 3 units total. | ||
| *COMM 110 C will not double count if taken in the required core area. | ||
| Argument and Critical Thinking | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Small Group Communication | ||
| Forensics | ||
or COMM 238 C | Forensics | |
| Forensics | ||
| Oral Interpretation of Lit | ||
| Mediated Oral Communication | 3 | |
| The Rhetoric of the City | 3 | |
or COMM 220HC | Honors Rhetoric of the City | |
| Communication Independent Study | 0.5-2 | |
| Total Units | 12 | |
Program Student Learning Outcomes
OUTCOME 1: Acquire the knowledge and skills including oral and written communication, interpersonal and intercultural communication, and critical thinking, necessary for workforce preparation and/or professional advancement in their field of choice.
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