Academic Certificate of Completion:
Communication Competence in the Workplace
(30 hours)

Approved by the CGCC Curriculum Committee 3/29/06

Program Description

• Supports an interdisciplinary program of study
• 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
• leadership
• Develops skills to enhance professional, social, and personal interactions and to become more competitive and competent in the workforce
• Complements the AA degree, partially fulfill the requirement of the AGEC A core requirements endorsement at Arizona state universities
• Provides additional knowledge and expertise for students holding other academic degrees

What is this Program?

Students are provided with an opportunity to:

• Develop specific communication skills important in the workplaceAdvance in current job or profession
• Meet more than half the requirements in the AGEC endorsement for transfer to state universities
• Provide a value added component to complement the AA degree

Required Courses: (30 hours)

Literacy (6-9 hours)*

Oral Fluency and Communication Competence (15 hours)

Professional Concentration (6-9 hours)*

* If CRE101 exempt, the student will complete 9 hours, if CRE101 is completed, the student will complete 6 hours.