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 16-17 units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (10-11 units): | ||
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking (formerly COMM 100 C Human Communication) | 3 |
| or COMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors (formerly: COMM 100HC Honors Human Communication) | |
| or COMM 110 C | Mediated Public Speaking | |
| COMM 105 C | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing (formerly: ENGL 100 C College Writing) | 4-5 |
| or ENGL C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors (formerly: ENGL 100HC Honors College Writing) | |
| or ENGL C1000E | Academic Reading and Writing (Formerly: ENGL 101 C Enhanced College Writing) | |
| or ESL 110 C | College Composition for Non-Native Speakers | |
| 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 Public Speaking | 3 | |
| The Rhetoric of the City | 3 | |
or COMM 220HC | Honors Rhetoric of the City | |
| Communication Independent Study | 0.5-2 | |
| Total Units | 16-17 | |
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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