This certificate prepares students to meet the accreditation standards for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) for teaching college freshman and sophomore communication and media courses. To enroll in the certificate program, students must meet the admissions requirements for acceptance into the Master of Arts in Communication program.
A grade of "B" or better is required in each course.
Requirements for the Certificate for Teaching College Communication/Media
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MAIC 5000 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| MAIC 5050 | Mass Communication Theory | 3 |
| MAIC 6500 | College Pedagogy and Instruction | 3 |
| MAIC 6550 | Communication Practicum | 3 |
| Select 2 courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Crisis Communication | ||
| Communication, Conflict, and Negotiation | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Rhetorical Criticism and Theory | ||
| International Media | ||
| Directed Study | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Communication Law | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
