Online Graduate Certificate in STEM Leadership Communication
Learn the communication skills you need to reach your full potential as a corporate, public-sector, or academic leader. Designed for professionals in science, technology, and medicine. Just four online classes, taken at your own pace, from wherever you are. Because this 12-hour certificate is fully online, you can complete it on your own time, at your own pace, without quitting your day job.
Certificate Requirements
(12 hours total)
- Three required core courses (3 credits each):
- COMS 5314: Professional Communication in Health, Science, and Technology
- MCOM 5324: Audience/Data Analysis and Reporting
- MCOM 5350: STEM Leadership Communication Capstone Course
You must take one elective. You can choose from the list below, or you can choose another appropriate course, with advisor approval. If you're a current graduate student in another program, you may be able to use a course in your home discipline as an elective.
- One elective course (3 credits):
- COMS 5302: Intercultural Communication
- MCOM 5316: Communication in Organizations
- COMS 5313: Theories of Persuasion
- MCOM 5364: Research Methods
- MCOM 5318: Advanced Social Media Practice
- MCOM 5326: Risk Communication/Management
- MCOM 5332: Special Topics in Strategic Communication
- MCOM 5334: Interpersonal Communication
- MCOM 6310: Contemporary Issues in Communications Technology
Application Process
In addition to standard TTU graduate school application requirements, applicants will also be asked to provide the following:
- Statement of purpose (1-2 pages)
- CV or resume
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- Writing sample (can be a sample of academic or professional writing)
Start your application online at:
https://texastechgrad2019.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login.
Questions?
Learn more by downloading our information sheet
Contact Dr. Amy Koerber (amy.koerber@ttu.edu) for details.
College of Media & Communication
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806.742.6500