- Course Delivery
- 100% Online
- Total Credits
- 18
- In-State Tuition Per Credit
- $279.03
- Out of State Tuition Per Credit
- $957.58
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)
Admissions
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
Admissions requirements vary.
To apply to this program:
- Complete application for admission.
- Complete an essay (applicants with fewer than 26 credit hours).
- 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:
Cavanaugh Hall 147
425 University Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester
- May 1
- Spring Semester
- November 1
- Summer Semester
- March 15
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 321Persuasion 3 Credits
Tuition & Fees
Cost for Indiana Residents
Per Credit Hour
- Tuition: $279.03
3 Credit Hours
- Tuition: $837.09
Cost for Out of State Residents
Per Credit Hour
- Tuition: $957.58
3 Credit Hours
- Tuition: $2872.74
Additional fees will apply.
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