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Graduate Certificate in Communication and Leadership

Contact: Jim Schnoebelen at jim.schnoebelen@washburn.edu or communication@washburn.edu.

The Graduate Certificate in Communication and Leadership offers students the opportunity to develop in-demand skills for today’s dynamic organizational environment. Degree-seeking students may pursue this certificate in tandem with another Washburn graduate degree or as a stand-alone academic credential. The 12-hour program allows students to complete this certificate in as little as two semesters.This program is in collaboration with the Aleshire Center for Leadership and Community Engagement.

Certificate Requirements

CN 601Introduction to Graduate Study - Communication Study3
LE 601Self and Systems Leadership3
Select one Communication course from the following:3
Communication-Conflict/Negotiation
Team Communication in Organizations
Community Dialogue & Deliberation
Persuasion
Select one Leadership course from the following:3
Leadership/Resource Stewardship
Organization Improvement & Innovation
Public Policy & Global Leadership
Total Hours12