Communication Studies – Certificate of Achievement (19-20 total units)
Things to keep in mind:
- You must complete all courses with a grade of "C" or higher
- Courses marked with (H) may be offered as an Honors course, but either will fulfill requirements for a Certificate
I. Complete ONE (1) course from the following
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 1 (H) | Public Speaking | 5 units |
| COMM 10 (H) | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 5 units |
II. Complete ONE (1) course from the following
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 8 (H) | Argumentation and Critical Inquiry in Oral Communication | 5 units |
| COMM 9 | Argumentation: Analysis of Oral and Written Communication | 5 units |
| COMM 15 (H) | Critical Decision Making in Groups | 5 units |
III. Complete a minimum of 9-10 units from the list below (not already taken in sections I and II):
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| JOUR 2 | Mass Communication and Its Impact on Society | 4 units |
| COMM 1 (H) | Public Speaking | 5 units |
| COMM 7 (H) | Intercultural Communication | 4 units |
| COMM 8 (H) | Argumentation and Critical Inquiry in Oral Communication | 5 units |
| COMM 9 | Argumentation: Analysis of Oral and Written Communication | 5 units |
| COMM 10 (H) | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 5 units |
| COMM 15 (H) | Critical Decision Making in Groups | 5 units |
| COMM 16 (H) | Interpersonal Communication | 5 units |
| COMM 70 (H) | Organizational Communication | 5 units |
| COMM 77, 77X, 77Y, 77Z | Special Individual Projects in Communication Studies | 1-4 units |
| COMM 78W, 78X, 78Y, 78Z | Special Topics in Communication Studies | 1-4 units |
| COMM 79, 79X, 79Y, 79Z | Special Group Projects in Communication Studies | 1-4 units |
Once coursework is completed:
Follow the steps from Admissions & Records to apply for a Certificate of Achievement. Congratulations!
Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information above, requirements do sometimes change. We recommend consulting course catalogs, the schedule of classes, and the Degree and Certificate Programs page.