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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 18
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $308.02
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $462.03
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Degree Overview
Your IU Online Graduate Certificate in Human Communication in a Mediated World prepares you to apply communication theory in organizational, interpersonal, persuasive, and mass-media communication contexts. Additionally, you’ll learn how to apply communication tools and build strategies to work in a wide range of careers.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University certificate respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A 2.0 GPA or above if you are currently a student at IUPUI or any of the IU system schools
To apply to this program:
- Complete an application for admission
- Submit high school transcript or equivalent (applicants with fewer than 26 credit hours)
- International applicants may be asked for additional materials
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
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
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)
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
COMM-C 316 | Human Communication and the Internet | 3 Credits |
COMM-C 180 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 Credits |
COMM-C 228 | Discussion and Group Method | 3 Credits |
COMM-C 325 | Interviewing Principles and Practices | 3 Credits |
COMM-C 380 | Organizational Communication | 3 Credits |
COMM-C 394 | Conflict and Communication | 3 Credits |
COMM-C 395 | Gender and Communication | 3 Credits |
COMM-C 482 | Intercultural Communication | 3 Credits |
COMM-M 150 | Media and Society | 3 Credits |
COMM-R 310 | Rhetoric, Society, and Culture | 3 Credits |
COMM-R 321 | Persuasion | 3 Credits |
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