Graduate Certificate in Fundamentals of Communication Graduate Certificate in Fundamentals of Communication
9
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Enrich Your Career by Earning a Fundamentals of Communication Certificate Online
Our online Graduate Certificate in Fundamentals of Communication can provide the training and foundational knowledge you need to pursue a variety of career opportunities. You can apply insight gained through this program to the study of communication so you can positively impact the well-being of those you serve and lead.
In this program, you can learn about subjects like psychology, theology, interpersonal communications, multicultural issues, and group dynamics. You will also apply these theories to communication in organizational settings. By focusing on the communication aspect of everyday relationships, our Graduate Certificate in Fundamentals of Communication can prepare you to excel in communication, service, and ministry.
Why Choose Liberty’s Fundamentals of Communication Graduate Certificate Program?
We aim to live out Christ-like characteristics and use the power of faith and education to transform the world. Our mission is to Train Champions for Christ, which is why we designed our Graduate Certificate in Fundamentals of Communication program to help you integrate biblical principles into your professional life.
Whether you are currently working in business or are looking to start a new career, our fundamentals of communication certificate program can help you stand out as a Christ-centered, ethical, and value-driven professional. This certificate is designed to enhance your conflict resolution and communication skills.
This 9-credit-hour program is ideal for experienced professionals and entry-level workers alike. Enjoy graduate-level instruction without committing to a lengthy degree program. If you’re in search of a respected communication fundamentals certificate program online from a regionally accredited university, our Graduate Certificate in Fundamentals of Communication may be for you.
What Will You Study in Our Graduate Fundamentals of Communication Certificate Program?
Our graduate fundamentals of communication certificate offers you training in current communication theories and recent trends in communication. This training can help you better understand the role communication plays in both ministry and professional settings. Through 3 in-depth communication classes, you can learn how to interact with individuals in a variety of settings. When you understand communication, you can better lead and inspire people in your occupation, ministry, and personal life.
Potential Career Opportunities
Our fundamentals of communication certificate can help you prepare for several career paths. Depending on your current knowledge, education level, and experience, there are many different positions that could benefit from our accredited certificate:
- Advertising and public relations director
- Communications analyst
- Communications manager/director
- Corporate communications manager
- Marketing specialist
- Public relations specialist
The skills that you gain from our Graduate Certificate in Fundamentals of Communication can be an asset in many other aspects of the business world as you pursue positions of added responsibility. Take the next step towards your personal and professional goals with a fundamentals of communication certificate from Liberty University.
Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.
Required Courses
Certificate Information
- This online certificate program falls under the School of Communication and the Arts.
- View the Graduate Communication and the Arts Course Guides (login required).
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
Graduate Full Time | $565/Credit |
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Graduate Part Time | $615/Credit |
Military Graduate | $275/Credit |
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Admission Information for Our Online Graduate Certificate in Fundamentals of Communication
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Transcript Policies
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
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Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*Not applicable to certificates.
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