Minnesota and national employer data indicate that strong communication skills in areas such as interpersonal (one-on-one) communication, conflict management, interviewing, public speaking, and team/group interaction are crucial to success in the workplace. In addition, employers note that communicating effectively between cultures, generations, and genders is important, especially in the rapidly changing mediated communication world (social media, texting, email, etc.).
Certain degrees in this program are available completely online.
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The Communication Studies Certificate offers a broad depth and breadth of knowledge and skills in the Communication field. The Communication Studies Certificate can also build a solid foundation for further study in Communication for students who plan to transfer. A certificate is awarded for successful completion of a specialized set of skills or program of study. A student completing certain certificates will have completed a skill set that is part of a series of skills valuable in the workplace, or that may eventually be used to complete a diploma, transfer pathway or associate degree.
Emily Yang, Program Advisor
SS 142 • emily.yang@rctc.edu • 507-280-5006
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