2021-2022 University Catalog 
    
    Oct 31, 2024  
2021-2022 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Global Communication, Certificate


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The Certificate in Global Communications is designed for those who wish to enter or enhance their careers in communication (advertising, public relations, journalism), human resources, business, sales, and marketing. It will also be useful for those pursuing a career or graduate school in the arts and humanities (English, fine arts, social sciences).

Benefits:

  • Knowledge: An understanding of the challenges of crosscultural communications; An understanding of cultures and philosophies that underlie international communication styles; An understanding of the connectivity of international communities.
  • Attitudes: An appreciation for differing communication styles and techniques.
  • Skills: Communication skills (successfully connecting with culturally diverse audiences); Analytical skills (in examining communication styles and techniques).

Requirements For: Certificate – 12-18 Hours, 2.0 GPA


Core Course: 3 cr.


Elective Courses: 9-15 cr.


6 cr maximum allowed in any one discipline.

Graduation Requirements


Park University confers Undergraduate Certificates at selected locations when a candidate has satisfied the following conditions:

  • Completion of residency requirement, at least 50% of the coursework completed at Park
  • Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0* (for courses in the certificate)
  • Meet all requirements of the specific program as outlined in this catalog
  • Submission of an Application of Graduation

*Individual departments may establish additional (or higher) requirements (refer to the Programs by Degree Type  section of the catalog for program-specific requirements).