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
MRKT 35010	Principles of Marketing	3

Communication Coursework I

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

COM 30300	Written Communication for Business	3
ENGL 23000	Professional Communications	3

Communication Coursework II

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

COM 10500	Group Dynamics and Effective Speaking	3
COM 11000	Fundamentals of Oral Communication	3
SW 20000	Intercultural Communication	3

Practical Application Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

CAH 44444	Internship	1-6
MRKT 35040	Advertising and Promotional Strategy	3
MRKT 45095	Internship	1-9