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Professional Communication, MA
Professional Communication Certificate
Develop an understanding of strategic, technical, or health communication. Learn from professors and mentors who provide experiences, instruction, and substantive feedback. Certificate courses can transfer to USF's Master in Professional Communication program.
What to Expect
You will enroll in courses from the Professional Communication master’s program. The certificate program is a three-course sequence (12 units). You'll take one required course and two electives selected from the following categories:
Strategic Communication
Develop the expertise, tools, and techniques to develop results-oriented communication plans and target messages both within and outside of organizations to impact behavior and reputation.
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Technical Communication
Translate complex scientific, engineering, or technical information into content that users can understand and utilize in digital communications, storytelling, UX design, and other fields.
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Health Communication
Learn the theoretical and practical communication tools needed to effectively and ethically impact public and personal health literacy through developing health awareness campaigns, improving patient relationships, and explaining health care policy.
Want To Explore Multiple Fields?
You may choose the general certificate in Professional Communication. You'll take one required course and one elective from each concentration.
When Do Classes Meet?
Classes are held in the evening.
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