Certificate Program in Public Affairs Communication

Effective public communication is more critical than ever in today's complex and interconnected world. Communicating clearly and persuasively with diverse audiences is essential across many organizations, from businesses and non-profits to government agencies and educational institutions.

This program is designed for students in majors who may be required to communicate with the public as part of future official roles. Such fields include business, public administration, criminology, and many educational and health specializations. This program is open to non-degree-seeking students.

Certificate Program in Public Affairs Communication

Required Courses (3 credits)

COM-401PRACTICUM II

1 to 2

COM-499INTERNSHIP

1 to 12

Choose 1 or both for a total of 3 credits

Additional Courses (3-9 credits)

Choose from the following: 

SPE-101FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH

3

COM-207INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM

3

COM-309MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATION

3

COM-312CRISIS COMMUNICATION MGMT

3

COM-314DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION

3

COM-390PUB RELATIONS PRINCIPLES & ISSUES

3

COM-395MEDIA PUBLISHING DIGITAL AGE

3

COM-403COM BUS/PUB REL PROFESSIONALS

3

COM-412PERSUASION

3

COM-495COMMUNICATION LAW

3

ADV-301PRINCIPLES OF ADVERTISING

3

ADV-401ADVERTISING CREATIVE STRATEGY/EXECUTION

3

ADV-470ADV & PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGNS

3

For non-degree students, please refer to admissions policies.