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Communication Studies

Rochester Community and Technical College

CertificateAcademic

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The Communication Studies Certificate is based on practical application of communication theory. Employers surveyed often report teamwork, conflict management skills, oral communication, and interpersonal skills are crucial to success in the workplace. This certificate offers a broad depth and breadth of knowledge and skills in the Communication field.

Credits

16 credits

Format

In-Person

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Credentials this program stacks toward

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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Minnesota

    Minnesota

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionInstructingSpeakingActive LearningLearning StrategiesActive ListeningWritingCritical Thinking

Knowledge

Education and TrainingEnglish LanguageSociology and AnthropologyHistory and ArcheologyForeign Language

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClarityInductive ReasoningNear VisionDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionFluency of Ideas

Tasks

  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic

Technology

Computer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computers

Work Values

AchievementRelationshipsIndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium25-1062.00Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondarytitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Undergraduate and graduate lectures on gender studies, postcolonial theory, or ethnic relations — prepare and deliver independently, adapting content to varying student backgrounds.
  • Course syllabi, homework assignments, and reading lists — design and revise each term, aligning materials with departmental learning outcomes and disciplinary standards.
  • Student papers, examinations, and seminar contributions — evaluate and provide substantive written feedback, managing a full grading workload with limited oversight.
  • Seminar and discussion-based classroom environments — moderate, employing active listening and questioning strategies to deepen student engagement with complex cultural topics.
  • Examination instruments — compile, administer, and grade for multiple course sections, delegating routine scoring tasks to teaching assistants as appropriate.
  • Current scholarly literature and field developments — read routinely and integrate into updated course content and ongoing research in a postsecondary academic department.
  • Introductory research projects — conduct and submit findings to peer-reviewed journals or present at regional professional conferences in area or cultural studies.
  • Curriculum components — evaluate for effectiveness using student performance data and peer feedback, and implement targeted revisions within existing departmental frameworks.
  • Calendar and scheduling software — use to coordinate office hours, course deadlines, and committee obligations across a multi-course teaching assignment.
  • Electronic communication and cloud-based platforms — employ to share instructional resources, facilitate student collaboration, and maintain timely correspondence in a university setting.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
43%
Placement Rate
70%