Academic Certificate
Communication Competence in the Workplace
Name
 Credits Required
     30		 Major
     Communication Competence in the Workplace (6216)
Student ID
 Minimum GPA
     2.0		 Catalog Year
     2006-2007

The Academic Certificate (AC) in Communication Competence in the Workplace is an interdisciplinary program of study that provides intensive study of written and oral communication skills in different contexts including interpersonal communication, small group interaction, team-building, problem solving, public speaking and presentation skills, conflict resolution, assertiveness, and leadership. Students develop skills to enhance their professional, social, and personal interactions, and become more competitive and effective in the workforce.
I. Literacy (6-9 Hours, if CRE101 exempt, the student will complete only 6 hours) CR GR CRS/SEM Comments
ENG101/107†-First-Year Composition
 3
ENG102/108†-First-Year Composition
 3
CRE101†-Critical and Evaluative Reading OR Test Exempt
 0-3

II. Oral Fluency and Communication Competence (15 Hours) CR GR CRS/SEM Comments
COM110-Interpersonal Communication
 3
COM225†-Public Speaking OR
COM221-Oral Fluency in American Speech
 3
COM230†-Small Group Communication
 3
COM259†-Communication in Business and Professions OR
COM282AC-Volunteerism for Speech Communication: A Service Learning Experience
 3
COM263-Elements of Intercultural Communication
 3

Professional Concentration CR GR CRS/SEM Comments
(6-9 hours if CRE101 exempt, the student will complete 9 hours, if CRE101 is completed, the student will complete 6 hours)
BPC110-Computer Usage & Applications OR
CIS105-Survey of Computer Information Systems
 3
COM259-Communication in Business and Professions OR
GBS233†-Business Communication
 3
ENG111†-Technical Writing
 3
SWU292†-Effective Helping in a Diverse World
 3
IBS109-Cultural Dimension for International Trade
 3
Program Notes:
† indicates course has prerequisite(s) and/or corequisite(s).
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program.

Course Title

Course Title

Transferability

Offered

  ENG101/107

ENG101/107

F, Sp, Sum I, Sum II

  ENG102/108

ENG102/108

F, Sp, Sum I, Sum II

  CRE101

CRE101 [L]

F, Sp, Sum I

  COM110

[SB]

F, Sp, Sum I

  COM225

[L]

F, Sp, Sum I

  COM221

ELEC

Not offered

  COM230

[SB/L]

F, Sp, Sum II

  COM259

COM259/ELEC

Sp

  COM282AC

ELEC- ASU/NAU

NT- UofA

Sp

  COM263

[SB,C,G]

F, Sp

  BPC110

[CS]

F, Sp, Sum I

  CIS105

[CS]

F, Sp, Sum I

  COM259

COM259/ELEC

Sp

  GBS233

[L]

F, Sp

  ENG111

[L]

Sp

  SWU292

[SB, C]

Not offered

  IBS109

[SB,G]

Not offered