Workplace Communication, Certificate
Develop into a competent, confident communicator across a range of professional settings with this undergraduate certificate. This program centers on strengthening how you connect, express and exchange ideas wherever your career takes you.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Certificate description
Workplace Communication undergraduate certificate description
Communication skills are valued across many industries and regarded as essential for success in the workplace. The certificate program in workplace communication focuses on helping you become a competent communicator across various professional settings. As part of the program, you learn how to lead teams and create effective presentations. This program complements coursework in many majors by enabling you to develop the communication skills needed to maximize productivity and satisfaction in professional contexts.
Why earn a workplace communication undergraduate certificate at ASU?
What sets this certificate apart is an unusually broad, workplace-specific slate of communication electives, opening perspectives on organizational communication that many universities simply don't offer.
You choose four electives from a menu of ten, building a personalized focus on the parts of professional and business communication that matter most to your career path.
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Beyond coursework, you can join the debate or speech team or take the stage in the Empty Space Theatre to further sharpen your communication and critical thinking skills.
Courses
Course checksheet and curriculum archive
The curriculum checksheet displays this program's required courses and other requirements you must complete for graduation.
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All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Explore expanded study opportunities
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Students in the certificate program can take part in the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication's summer study abroad program to England, Scotland and Ireland.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Careers this workplace communication certificate prepares you for
Being skilled in workplace communication is an asset for many professions. Graduates with this certificate are better prepared for careers in areas such as human resource management, sales and marketing, public relations and management.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Hugh Downs School of Human Communication
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STAUF 412
communication@asu.edu
480-965-5095
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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