Southwestern College Professional Studies

Is an Organizational Communication Certificate for Me?

The Organizational Communication Certificate is designed for individuals interested in understanding the professional communication skills necessary for their personal success in today’s busy work environment. Learners will have the opportunity to develop professional and interpersonal communication skills in addition to examining the process of team communication and participation. The knowledge and practice of both individual and group communication will also include the use of technology tools to better prepare them to be successful in their organization.

Classes taken in the Organizational Communication Certificate program can be applied toward a bachelor’s degree in Business Quality Management, Human Resource Development and Strategic Leadership.

Courses

Required Courses

HRD 330 Microsoft Office Applications
CLO 415 Professional Communication
STL 302 Self Awareness and Personality Traits
STL 310 Interpersonal Group Dynamics
BQM 310 Team Management

Course Descriptions

HRD 330 Microsoft Office Applications

The applications involved in Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Schedule) will be surveyed individually, and ways they interact will be explored. Emphasis will be on applications that typically benefit the small business or departmental computing.

CLO 415 Professional Communication

Learners study the communication processes in situations encountered in organizations and professional environments. Analysis of simulated and real life situations will include the creation of professional documents and various functions of written, oral, and interpersonal communications.

STL 302 Self Awareness and Personality Traits

This course is designed for learners to enhance their self- awareness and creativity, and identify their leadership style. It requires learners to evaluate and enhance their personal leadership skills and develop a personal model of leadership.

STL 310 Interpersonal Group Dynamics

The course is designed to focus on the interpersonal dynamics of groups and individuals. Learners will examine how non-verbal communication and perceptions of self and others influence people’s behavior.

BQM 310 Team Management

This course covers the study of teams and the impact of self-directed teams on continuous improvement. The focus will be on viewing the organization as a series of interactive teams with emphasis on the skills and knowledge essential to organizing teams, evaluating data, measuring progress, plotting accomplishments, and developing empowered teams.

Admission Requirements

Anyone interested in completing the Certificate in Organizational Communication may complete a Southwestern College Professional Studies Application for Admission. The five courses comprising the Organizational Communication Certificate can be completed in eight months or less and there are no prerequisites.

Individuals completing the Organizational Communication Certificate at Southwestern College may apply these 15 multi-discipline credit hours earned toward any bachelor degree offered by Southwestern College Professional Studies as either a major requirement or an elective.

The Organizational Communication Certificate is offered in an online format. Courses are delivered in 6-week sessions to allow maximum flexibility for busy professionals.

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