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With locations in Tahlequah, Muskogee and Broken Arrow, NSU is Oklahoma’s immersive learning institution. Choose from in-person, blended or online learning options.

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Academics/Communication Studies/Certificates

Communication Studies Certificates Options

Certificate Options

The 12-hour Presentation Design and Delivery certificate offers strategies to improve general public speaking and persuasion skills as well as innovative techniques exploring presentations in the 21st century. The certification will improve speaking confidence, establish presentation design fundamentals, and implement delivery strategies focused on effective messages to specific audiences.

 

Courses include:

COMM 2213 Public Speaking

COMM 3223 Business and Professional Communication

COMM 3403 Persuasion OR COMM 3103 Argumentation and Critical Thinking

COMM 2453 Media Literacy

The 12-hour Collaborative Communication in the Workplace certificate explores working together with individuals and groups to achieve a common goal. Efficient 21st century collaborative communication is examined through achievement of outcomes, 

problem-solving, active listening, fulfilling group roles, and consideration of diverse perspectives. 


Courses include:

COMM 3303 Group Dynamics

COMM 3453 Conflict Management

COMM 4223 Leadership Communication

COMM 2543 Intercultural Communication OR COMM 2313 Interpersonal Communication