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 16-18 units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (15 units): | ||
| COMM 100 C | Human Communication | 3 |
| or COMM 100HC | Honors Human Communication | |
| COMM 105 C | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 135 C | Argument and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| COMM 120 C | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 124 C | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| Elective Courses: Select from the following (1-3 units): | 1-3 | |
| Oral Interpretation of Lit | 3 | |
| Forensics | 1-2 | |
or COMM 238 C | Forensics | |
| 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 | 16-18 | |
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