Professional Communications Certificate

15 credit hours

Only degree-seeking Lindenwood undergraduate students are eligible to earn this career certificate.

Regardless of a student’s major field of study, the ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, and effectively in both oral and written form is often a distinguishing characteristic that helps to advance an individual in his or her career. A certificate in Professional Communications combines coursework in communications and marketing to provide students the foundation to deliver concise, clear, and convincing messages to advance ideas in a professional environment.

Requirements

Certificate Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

COM 32700 - Media Literacy 3 Credit Hour(s)
MRKT 35010 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credit Hour(s)

Communication Coursework I

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

COM 30300 - Written Communication for Business 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENGL 23000 - Business Communications 3 Credit Hour(s)

Communication Coursework II

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

COM 10500 - Group Dynamics and Effective Speaking 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 11000 - Public Speaking 3 Credit Hour(s)
SW 20000 - Intercultural Communication 3 Credit Hour(s)

Practical Application Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

CAH 44444 - Internship 1-6 Credit Hour(s)
MRKT 35040 - Advertising and Promotional Strategy 3 Credit Hour(s)
MRKT 45095 - Internship 1-9 Credit Hour(s)