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College of Management and Human Potential: Certificates:
Graduate Certificate in Communication

This program is not currently accepting new students. Current students must complete their programs of study in accordance with Walden’s Time-to-Degree Completion policies.

The Graduate Certificate in Communication is designed to help students communicate effectively via multiple channels and platforms. Coursework examines the five pillars of communication—written, oral, interpersonal and group, social media, and technology—as well as best practices for reaching audiences through traditional, digital, and social media. Students also learn how to craft engaging messages that inspire others to take action.

Certificate Requirements

  • 12 total semester credits

Curriculum

  • Students may take this as a non-degree course.
  • Students may take this as a non-degree course.
  • Students may take this as a non-degree course.
  • Students may take this as a non-degree course.

Course Sequence

The recommended course sequence is as follows:

Semester Course Credits
Semester 1

COMM 6100 - Communication Theory in Practice: Here and Now

 3 semester credits

COMM 6110 - Media Effects: Mass Media in Modern Society

 3 semester credits
Semester 2

COMM 6130 - Communicating Using Social and Digital Media

 3 semester credits

COMM 6150 - Interpersonal Communication

 3 semester credits