Civil Communication ,Certificate
Civility, Conflict, Dialogue, Listening, Resolution, Speaking, argumentation
Learn the value of robust, honest and constructive dialogue that advances public interest. With your ability to engage in public disagreement with civility and consideration, you'll be able to contribute to building and nurturing communities.
The certificate program in civil communication provides students with specific training in dialogue-based methods of civility, the application of critical civil communication skills in public spheres, and civil and productive modes of argumentation.
This specialization enables students to recognize and competently practice and facilitate civil discourse --- for which there is an ever-increasing demand --- in society and in workplace organizations. The foundational courses offer the opportunity for transdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
The certificate requires 18 credit hours, nine of which are chosen from the list of elective courses: Required courses: (9 credit hours) Elective courses: (9 credit hours) A "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better is required for all upper-division course work. Nine of the 18 credit hours must be ASU resident credit courses, including six upper-division credit hours offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Depending upon a student's undergraduate program of study, prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificates.
COM 222 Argumentation, L (3)
COM 225 Public Speaking, L (3)
COM 327 Civil Communication (3)
COM 312 Communication, Conflict and Negotiation (3)
COM 319 Persuasion and Social Influence, SB (3)
COM 321 Rhetorical Theory and Research, L or HU, H (3)
COM 325 Advanced Public Speaking, L (3)
COM 341 Social Contexts for Performance (3)
COM 421 Rhetoric of Social Issues, HU (3)
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
Requests to declare this certificate are reviewed by the academic advisor in the academic unit offering the certificate. Students may be contacted to discuss the certificate before it is added to their record.
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Graduates who have combined the certificate in civil communication with their major program of study may be more marketable to employers. They often decide to pursue employment in social services, public policy or workplace organization.
Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
Hugh Downs School of Human Communication
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STAUF A412
communication@asu.edu
480-965-5095
Program term definitions
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Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
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