Program of Study - Communication Training and Consulting Certificate

The Certificate in Communication Training and Consulting is a 9 hour sequence of courses designed to provide the essential content and methods for professionals who need competencies in communication, training, human resource development, and organizational development. This certificate is ideal for the graduate student who wants to learn:

• How communication functions in organizations
• How to develop, deliver, and assess communication training and developmental programs
• How communication theories help explain and predict communication effectiveness in organizations
• How to enhance communication skills and competencies in an organization

This program may be completed as a cognate area of study for masters or doctoral students in a variety of areas including business, education, health professions, or other related degree programs. Students who complete the Certificate in Communication Training and Consulting may seek permission to apply the credit earned toward an MA degree in Communication.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the graduate certificate in communication training and consulting, prospective candidates must meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:

1. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
2. Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours.
3. Three  letters  of  recommendation  from  professional  or  academic sources.
4. Personal  statement  (500  words)  detailing  professional  goals  and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree.

Application for admission must be submitted prior to the published deadline. The application is available at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (6 Credits)

COMM 6324	Seminar in Organizational Communication	3
COMM 6330	Seminar in Consulting and Training	3

Elective (3 Credits)

Chosen from the following:

COMM 6321	Seminar in Instructional Communication	3
COMM 6323	Seminar in Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM 6326	Seminar in Nonverbal Communication	3
COMM 6329	Special Topics in Communication	3
COMM 6334	Seminar in Conflict Management	3

Total Credit Hours: 9