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Delivery: A mix of daytime, evening and online courses
Start: Fall, Spring, or Summer, Full- or Part-Time

Certificate – Communication Studies (16 credits)

About the Program

The Certificate in Communication Studies is intended to prepare students for the demands of communication-rich workplaces. While there is no specific occupation that this certificate serves, employer surveys indicate that oral communication, teamwork, and leadership skills are crucial to success in the workplace. Additionally, the Certificate in Communication can build a foundation for further studies in Communication for students who plan to transfer to four-year institutions to complete a Bachelors degree.

Articulation Agreements

Articulation agreements provide students with educational plans that help them transfer into four-year colleges and universities.

Program Prerequisites

A student must have assessment score placement in ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher, and assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of C or higher.

Potential Transfer Bachelor's Degree Majors/Minors

  • Communication Studies
  • Mass Communications
  • International Relations
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Journalism
  • Public Relations

Contact Information

Admissions Office 651.773.1700 admissions@century.edu Room 2350 West
Counseling Office 651.779.3285 Ask Century Room 2410 West
Financial Aid Office 651.779.3305 finaid@century.edu Room 2320 West

Program Contact Information

Amanda Olson 651.747.4058 amanda.olson@century.edu Room 1118 West
Jill Hildebrandt 651.747.4038 jill.hildebrandt@century.edu Room 1112 West
Aaron Klemz 651.779.3939 aaron.klemz@century.edu Room 1109 West
Michele Neaton 651.779.3245 michele.neaton@century.edu Room 1111 West
Mark Smeltzer 651.779.3239 mark.smeltzer@century.edu Room 1115 West


For more detailed information concerning advising questions see program guide and/or contact a counselor. Information is subject to change.

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