• Course Delivery
    100% Online
  • Total Credits
    18
  • In-State Tuition Per Credit
    $308.02
  • Out of State Tuition Per Credit
    $462.03

Human Communication in a Mediated World

Undergraduate Certificate

The IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Human Communication in a Mediated World is a response to the growing necessity for humans to learn to interact more effectively in a world where people frequently move in and out of traditional face-to-face and mediated communication situations. Our face-to-face communication is altered because of our mediated experiences, which are now an integral part of our society.

As a student in this program, you acquire the ability to understand and apply traditional and mediated communication theories appropriately and effectively in organizational, intercultural, interpersonal, persuasive, and mass-media communication contexts. In addition, you acquire the skills to examine, understand, and apply appropriate communication tools, processes, and strategies in computer-mediated environments.

Your IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Human Communication in a Mediated World prepares you to work in business, government, education, the arts, and performance in such careers as:

  • Communications specialist 
  • Direct sales representative 
  • Administration support specialist 
  • Account manager 
  • Retail manager 
  • Human resource associate 
  • Recruiting specialist 

Certificate Requirements

To earn the Undergraduate Certificate in Human Communication in a Mediated World, you must complete 18 credit hours.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

  • Human communication core course (3 credit hours) 
  • Communication elective courses (15 credit hours) 

IU Online provides friendly services and resources to help you succeed.

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:
  1. secured admission to IUPUI.
  2. 2.0 GPA or above if you are currently a student at IUPUI or any of the IU system schools.

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states

To apply to this program: 
  • Complete application for admission.  
  • Submit high school transcript or equivalent (applicants with fewer than 26 credit hours).  
  • International applicants may be asked for additional materials.  
  • Submit official transcripts to mycredit@iupui.edu or:   
        IUPUI Office of Undergraduate Admissions 
        Cavanaugh Hall 147 
        425 University Boulevard 
        Indianapolis, IN 46202 

Priority Application Deadlines:

Fall semester (first-year freshmen): May 1

Fall semester (non–first-year students): Jun 1

Spring semester: Dec 1

Summer session I: Mar 15

Summer session II: May 1

Courses

Core
COMM-C 316Human Communication and the Internet3 Credits
Elective
COMM-C 108Listening3 Credits
COMM-C 180Interpersonal Communication3 Credits
COMM-C 223Business and Professional Communication3 Credits
COMM-C 228Discussion and Group Method3 Credits
COMM-C 325Interviewing Principles and Practices3 Credits
COMM-C 380Organizational Communication3 Credits
COMM-C 394Conflict and Communication3 Credits
COMM-C 395Gender and Communication3 Credits
COMM-C 482Intercultural Communication3 Credits
COMM-M 150Media and Society3 Credits
COMM-M 210Media Message Design3 Credits
COMM-M 215Media Literacy3 Credits
COMM-R 310Rhetoric, Society, and Culture3 Credits
COMM-R 321Persuasion3 Credits

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Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents
  • Per Credit Hour
  • Tuition: $308.02
  • 3 Credit Hours
  • Tuition: $924.06
Note: 

Additional fees will apply.


-This program is eligible for financial aid at IUPUI. 

Cost for Out of State Residents
  • Per Credit Hour
  • Tuition: $462.03
  • 3 Credit Hours
  • Tuition: $1386.09
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