Program of Study for the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication

Basic Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a complete application to the Graduate School .

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting these criteria does not guarantee acceptance.

Course Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication

Total Required (Minimum 15 Credits)

Required Courses (12 Credits)

• COM 5150 - Strategic Communication (3)
• COM 5311 - Communication in Conflict Management (3) [CL]
• COM 5312 - Advanced Crisis Communication (3)

Elective Courses (3 Credits)

Choose 1 course from the following:

• COM 5530-5549 - Selected Topics (1-4)

• (Possible Future Selected Topics Courses: Organizational Audits and Networks, Organizational Culture, Strategic Planning, Professional Research, Digital Media Production, Multimedia Storytelling, Social Media Strategies, Media Management)