Interpersonal Communication
Certificate of Achievement Communication Studies · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Interpersonal Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students with a strong foundation for communication in dyads and small group communication. This unique area of communication studies allows students to explore areas that are common to our everyday lives as well as many professions. Students learn theories of small group communication, interpersonal communication, intercultural and gender studies, as well as a survey of the entire discipline.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- pursue and evaluate knowledge through the skills of inquiry, research and critical thinking.
- demonstrate effective skills in written and spoken communication.
Program Requirements
SUBJECT #
TITLE
UNITS
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 3 | Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM 10 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 11 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 12 | Gender, Sexual Identity, and Communication | 3 |
| COMM 50 | Introduction to Communication Studies | 3 |
| COMM 70B | Experienced Communication Tutor Training | 2-3 |
| PSCN 1 | Introduction to Psychology-Counseling in a Multicultural Environment | 3 |
| PSY 3 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 33 | Psychology of Personal and Social Adjustment | 3 |
| SOCI 4 | Marriage and Family Relations | 3 |
| SOCI 6 | Introduction to Gender | 3 |
| Total | 17-18 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Communication, Language & Media
Program Control Number: 38917
TOP Code: 150600 - Speech Communication
CIP Code: 09.0101 - Speech Communication and Rhetoric