Speechwriting (Certificate)

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Program Information

All courses to be counted in the certificate must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better.

Certificate Completion

This certificate program must be completed in conjunction with a degree program. The certificate will be awarded at the same time as the degree program and cannot be earned independently of a degree.

Speechwriting Curriculum (19 Credits)

Required Core Courses (15 Credits)

COMM 1010 - Introduction to Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 1270 - Critical Thinking and Message Analysis 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3810 - Advanced Presentations and Speaking 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3110 - Persuasion 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4502 - Corporate/Political Speechwriting and Analysis 3 Credit(s)

Complete One of the Following (3 Credits)

COMM 1130 - Writing for Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 2507 - Reporting and Writing for Sports Media 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3150 - Nonverbal Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3850 - Communication in Organizations 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3930 - Crisis Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4240 - Technical Writing 3 Credit(s)

Internship Requirement (1 Credit)

Internship must be at the SUU Speech & Presentation Center or in an approved speech/writing situation.

COMM 4891 - Speechwriting Internship 1 Credit(s)

Total Credits, Certificate: 19

Program Learning Outcomes

Professional Application: Students make connections among concepts to synthesize and transfer their learning to new, complex situations that apply to professional and industry practices.
Message Development: Students strategically and responsibly apply appropriate technologies to explore, create, collaborate, and organize messages in a digital context.
Presentation Skill: Students will be able to research, organize, create, and present relevant messages to inform, persuade, entertain, or build rapport with selected and specific audiences.