Communication Competence in the Workplace
This award is not eligible for Financial Aid
The Academic Certificate (AC) in Communication Competence in the Workplace is an interdisciplinary program of study that provides intensive study of written and oral communication skills in different contexts including interpersonal communication, small group interaction, team-building, problem solving, public speaking and presentation skills, conflict resolution, assertiveness, and leadership. Students develop skills to enhance their professional, social, and personal interactions, and become more competitive and effective in the workforce.
Details
Field of Interest
Culture and Society
Degree Type
Academic Certificate (AC)
Academic Plan
Communication Competence in the Workplace (CER)
Academic Plan Code
6219N
Total credits required
30-33
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Spring 2019
Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses within the Required Courses area.
What You'll Learn
- Compose expository essays in English.
- Demonstrate skill in research, note-taking, organization, and documentation in the preparation and writing of a research paper.
- Demonstrate skill in using verbal and nonverbal symbols, interactive listening, resolving interpersonal conflict, and developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships.
- Present ideas in an organized, time-constrained format, and express one`s self objectively, subjectively, and creatively.
- Explain and apply principles and processes of small groups to problem-solving, decision-making, and information-sharing.
- Complete a service-learning field experience within a private or public agency, educational institution, or citizen volunteer group.
- Read and analyze varied and challenging reading materials, and analyze, synthesize, and evaluate these materials through written discourse.
Career statistics
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
$67,770 Show expanded career information for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Editors
$64,940 Show expanded career information for Editors
Writers and Authors
$53,620 Show expanded career information for Writers and Authors
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication | SB | 3 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as Indicated by Assessment | L | 0–3 | |
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM225 | Public Speaking | L | 3 | ||
| COM230 | Small Group Communication | SB | 3 | ||
| COM282AC | Service-Learning Experience in Communication | 3 | |||
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 | |||
| GE | General Elective | Any approved General Education course in the Cultural Awareness (C) value OR COM+++++ Any COM communication course except courses used to satisfy Required Courses or Restricted Electives areas |
3 |
Restricted Electives
Select a total of 9 credits from the list below
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications | CS | 3 | ||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 | ||
| COM207 | Introduction to Communication Inquiry | 3 | |||
| COM222 | Argumentation | L | 3 | ||
| COM/THP241 | Oral Interpretation of Literature | HU, L | 3 | ||
| COM250 | Introduction to Organizational Communication | SB | 3 | ||
| COM259 | Communication in Business and Professions | 3 | |||
| COM263 | Elements of Intercultural Communication | C, G, SB | 3 | ||
| ENG111 | Technical and Professional Writing | L | 3 | ||
| GBS233 | Business Communication | L | 3 | ||
| IBS109 | Cultural Dimension for International Trade | G, SB | 3 | ||
| SWU295 | Effective Helping in a Diverse World | C, SB | 3 |
Course Area Key
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=125955).
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