Certificate of Proficiency in Communication
The goal of the Certificate of Proficiency in Communication is to equip students with the top skills employers are seeking: exceptional presentation, speaking, ability to work in a team, customer service, critical thinking, and social media. This certificate prepares students to succeed in the contemporary workplace through a combination of courses that are designed to improve their competency at speaking, interpersonal relationships and working as an effective member of a team. Students will learn theory and practice in developing solutions to complex problems. Additionally, students develop proficiency in speaking and persuading with confidence and authenticity. Lastly, students will learn to communicate as a productive member of a team and to contribute thoughts and ideas on projects.
| Course Prefix & Number | Title |
|---|---|
| COMM 1010 | Intro to Communications (HU) |
| COMM 1020 | Public Speaking (FA) |
| COMM 2110 | Interpersonal Communications |
| Course Prefix & Number | Title |
|---|---|
| COMM 1130 | Media Writing |
| COMM 1500 | Introduction to Mass Media (HU) |
| COMM 1870 | Radio Performance (1st yr) |
| COMM 1880 | Radio Performance (1st yr) |
| COMM 1900 | Newspaper Production I |
| COMM 1910 | Newspaper Production I |
| COMM 2150 | Intercultural Communication (SS) |
| COMM 2170 | Organizational Comm (OC) |
| COMM 2180 | Photojournalism (FA) |
| COMM 2200 | TV Production |
| COMM 2250 | Intermediate TV Production |
| COMM 2270 | Argumentation & Debate |
| COMM 2300 | Intro to Public Relations (OC) |
| COMM 2870 | Radio Performance (2nd Year) |
| COMM 2880 | Radio Performance (2nd Year) |
| COMM 2900 | Newspaper Production II |
| COMM 2910 | Newspaper Production 2 |
This certificate will give students a pathway to improve communication skills in many
aspects of their life. Snow College has a promise to students to make student success
Snow College’s #1 goal. This certificate is one way to help students succeed not only
at Snow College but in future goals as well. There is also an interdisciplinary aspect
of this course. A student will have the ability of looking at communications from
a Humanities, Fine Arts, and a Social Science perspective. As they complete the certificate
they will be taking some GE classes as well. This aligns within Snow College’s promise
to provide students with the best general education programs. The structure of this
certificate gives students the ability to take General Education classes with an focus
on improving communication skills while completing a certificate of proficiency.