Certificate in Public Speaking and Effective Communication

Schedule of Classes

Specific offerings for each semester may be found in the Schedule of Classes.

Requirements for the Certificate

Students qualify for a Certificate in Public Speaking and Effective Communication by completing a minimum of three of the following courses listed below. Students must complete the courses at Oakland University.

1. Required core courses

• COM 2000 - Public Speaking (4) or COM 2001 - Professional Communication (4)  

2. Electives (choose two)

• COM 1000 - Foundations of Communication Studies (4)
• COM 2000 - Public Speaking (4) (may count as a required course or an elective, but not both)
• COM 2001 - Professional Communication (4) (may count as a required course or an elective, but not both)
• COM 2201 - Argumentation and Debate (4)
• COM 2403 - Group Dynamics and Communication (4)
• COM 2702 - Performance Communication (4)
• COM 3404 - Nonverbal Communication (4)

Note

Note: Students interested in this certificate should contact an adviser in the Department of Communication, Journalism, and Public Relations.