What You'll Learn
- Gain confidence in communicating your ideas in professional and academic settings by mastering grammar essentials
- Compose effective written communications—including cover letters, memoranda, proposals, presentations, and reports.
- Apply key communication methods and strategies—such as informational briefings, persuasive messaging, and interviewing—to meet specific objectives.
- Master the techniques of public speaking, including message development, content, projection, inflection, and delivery.
Courses
The undergraduate certificate in professional communications requires three courses. You may choose any three courses from the professional communications certificate course group.
Searching and Registering for Courses
Available courses vary by term. You can browse options for fall, spring, or summer in the certificate course search within the DCE Course Search & Registration platform.
Earning Your Certificate
To meet the requirements for the certificate, you must:
- Complete three certificate courses for undergraduate credit.
- Earn at least a B grade in each course.
- Complete the courses within three years.
Learn more about pursuing a certificate and the process of requesting your certificate.
Cost
Affordability is core to our mission. When compared to our continuing education peers, it’s a fraction of the cost.
| Our Tuition (2025–26 rate) | $2,160 per course |
|---|---|
| Average Tuition of Peer Institutions | $2,738 per course |
| Average Total Cost | $6,480 |
