The online Graduate Certificate in Communication Processes is geared towards individuals who are interested in teaching dual-credit public speaking classes at the high school level. Individuals wishing to teach dual-credit must have a master's degree in any area and at least 18 hours of coursework in the respective field. The online certificate program can be completed in one year (or 3 semesters). The overall cost for the 18 hour program is $7794.00.
Courses taken towards the completion of the Graduate Certificate in Communication Processes may be counted toward the Master of Arts degree in Communication Studies. Acceptance into the certificate program does not guarantee placement into the graduate program, however. Students in the certificate program will be required to apply separately to the MA in Communication Studies degree program.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the certificate program, applicants must meet all of the requirements for admission to the Graduate School (see “Admission to Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs”). All applicants must also submit a departmental application to include:
- Statement of personal goals
- A resume outlining relevant work or academic experience
- One letter of recommendation
Application Deadlines
- Fall: July 15
- Spring: January 1
- Summer: May 15
Certificate Course Requirements:
Total Semester Hours: 18
Required Core Classes (6 hours)
- CMN5020 Communication Theory. Credits: 3
- CMN5240. Communication Pedagogy. Credits: 3
Elective Classes (12 hours))
Students can choose any FOUR classes listed below:
- CMN5015 Communication Ethics. Credits: 3
- CMN5040 Communication Research. Credits: 3
- CMN5150 Seminar in Interpersonal Communication. Credits: 3
- CMN5190 Leadership Communication. Credits: 3
- CMN5510 Interpersonal Communication. Credits: 3
- CMN5520 Social Interaction. Credits: 3
- CMN5530 Intercultural Communication. Credits: 3
- CMN5550 Special Topics in Communication. Credits: 3
- CMN5650 Digital Communication. Credits: 3
- CMN5710 Organizational Communication. Credits: 3
- CMN5720 Seminar in Public Relations. Credits: 3
- CMN5740 Small Group and Team Communication. Credits: 3
Eastern Illinois University Contact Information
Angela S. Jacobs, Ph.D., Graduate Coordinator
Email: asjacobs@eiu.edu
Phone: (217) 581-2020
Contact Information
Office of Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment
Berg Instructional Center (BIC)
(630) 942-2880
Email: dualcredit@cod.edu
Dual Credit Inquiry Form