Communication and Leadership, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

About the Program

Successful leadership thrives with proper communication utilized within corporate contexts. The online Graduate Certificate in Communication and Leadership will help students develop a strong understanding of corporate communication methods to apply in leadership roles within their field. Through courses focused on the application of communication and leadership across various industries and professional settings, the communication and leadership certificate delivers valuable skills such as leading cross-cultural teams, developing techniques for collaboration and effectively communicating with superiors and subordinates.  

Guided by expert faculty members who bring their real-world professional experiences to their courses, the communication and leadership certificate program prepares students to succeed in a variety of leadership positions. Course topics include:  

• Methods for identifying relevant theories and principles of organizational communication
• Utilization of communication to increase team productivity
• Development of comprehensive internal and external communications plans
• Communication strategies to communicate with executives when stakes are high

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Program Requirements

12 Credits Required

Additional Information

• PUBH 60400 - Public Health Administration Credits: 3.00
• PUBH 60200 - Theoretical Foundations Of Health Behavior Credits: 3.00
• PUBH 60600 - Design And Analysis Of Public Health Interventions Credits: 3.00
• HSCI 54700 - Fundamentals Of Epidemiology Credits: 3.00
• HSCI 57400 - Medical Health Physics Credits: 2.00

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