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Clear, effective communication skills are vital to any successful career. More than that, they are a key component to keeping organizations, communities and even our society at large functioning. Understanding that and mastering the different forms of communication is what Mizzou’s online Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Communication is about.
This online communication certificate teaches you to be an effective communicator across media. Through this 15-credit-hour program, you’ll become a proficient writer, speaker and digital communicator. Whether you’re an undergraduate looking to enhance your degree or a working professional seeking to advance your career, this certificate helps you build versatile skills for professional success.
If you decide to continue your education beyond this certificate, you can apply your credits to one of the following programs from Mizzou:
About the professional communication program
This online communication certificate comes from the Communication Department of Mizzou’s College of Arts and Science. The program can be completed as quickly as one year and is taught by expert faculty with international recognition in the communications industry. Through their instruction, you’ll learn communication skills and strategies that will make you an in-demand asset across professional disciplines.
Quick facts
Official name
Undergraduate Certificate in Professional CommunicationCampus
Program type
Undergraduate certificateAcademic home
College of Arts & Science | Department of CommunicationDelivery mode
100% onlineAccreditation
Higher Learning CommissionCredit hours
15Estimated cost
$8,964.00*This cost is for illustrative purposes only. Your hours and costs will differ, depending on your transfer hours, your course choices and your academic progress. See more about tuition and financial aid.
Career prospects
Graduates of this program will be prepared for roles as a:
- Public relations specialist
- Marketing manager
- Social media manager
- Project manager
And more.
Program structure
The 15-credit-hour communication certificate can be completed in as quickly as one year. Students typically take one or two classes per semester. No campus visits are required. Courses are offered asynchronously.
Coursework includes
- Public speaking
- Communication practices in business
- Crisis communication
- Communication within organizations
Delivery
100% onlineCalendar system
Semester-basedTypical program length
1-2 yearsTypical course load
1-2 classes per semesterAccreditation
The University of Missouri is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States.
Faculty spotlight
Elizabeth Behm-Morawitz is a professor in the College of Arts and Science at the University of Missouri. Dr. Behm-Morawitz is an expert in media effects, media psychology and emerging technologies. Her research examines how people process and respond to mediated messages and experiences with special emphasis on the relationships between media use and personal well-being.
Kevin Hales is an assistant teaching professor at the Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri. Dr. Hales is an internationally respected public scholar, author, filmmaker, consultant and podcaster.
Hsin-I Sydney Yueh teaches research and the theory of persuasion and oversees the process of internship application and approval. Dr. Yueh's research examines how culture shapes communication in various groups and communities. A major focus of her research is the role of language in intercultural communication. She is interested in how cultural factors and power structure influence individuals’ creation, delivery and reception of persuasive messages.