Course Description

Welcome to Professional Communications! Professional Applications is a one semester course that blends written, oral, and graphic communication in a career-based environment. Careers in the global economy require individuals to be creative and have a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong and solid academic foundation, and a proficiency in professional or and written communication. Professional Communications is a one semester course. All aspects of human interaction, whether professional or social, rely on effective communication skills. Due to the incredibly rapid expansion in technologies and social media, there exists increasing demands for human communications to be clear and precise in both verbal and nonverbal behaviors. Speaking and listening behaviors require valid critical-thinking and problem-solving processes.

Students enrolled in Professional Communications will identify, analyze, develop and evaluate communication skills in interpersonal situations, group interactions, and personal and professional presentations.

The interesting and challenging aspect of taking a communication course as an independent learner is that you must be more aware of and consciously involve yourself in communicative situations. Unlike a classroom setting, where instructors focus on engagement among students in a conditioned and controlled environment, this course offers you the opportunity to choose from different options for engagement. Having these options will allow you to take control of your learning experience and put the concepts and ideas you explore into action.