Professional Communication

Page address: http://www.mnsu.edu/ext/offerings/programs/gradcertprofcomm.html

Degree Program	Graduate Certificate in Professional Communication
Subject Area	Arts and Humanities
Program URL	http://www.mnsu.edu/cmst/
Type/Location	Online
Number of Required Campus Visits	None
Degree Type	Graduate Certificate
Total Number of Semester Credits	12 credits
Program Description	The Graduate Certificate in Professional Communication, integrates communication theory, research and practical skills to provide students with the necessary abilities to succeed in a variety of professional arenas. Our program has been developed primarily for working professionals who can complete our program while continuing to work. Our program meets the needs of working students who have a bachelor�s degree in a communication-related field and are employed in an occupation in which they are using communication skills. Our program provides these students with advanced training in communication skills for job enhancement, promotion opportunities, and/or career re-training.
Admission Requirements	1. Scholastic requirements: 2.75 GPA or better on overall undergraduate work 3.00 GPA or better on overall undergraduate work in the last two years. 2. Documentation requirements: A statement of personal, educational and professional goals The Graduate Coordinator examines applications for admission and determines if the GPA (overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale and/or a 3.0 for the last 2 years of undergraduate work) requirements are met. If the applicant does not meet the requirements, admission may be provisional.
Other Requirements	None
Program Contact Information	Kathy Steiner 507-389-5502 kathleen.steiner@mnsu.edu