# Communication Studies (Certificate of Achievement)

Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Communication Studies

Source: https://gavilan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/4089/4100/3984

The knowledge and skills gained by completing this Certificate of Achievement are designed to promote positive communication and increase problem-solving skills in work and personal environments. Those interested in psychology will also benefit.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Identify and demonstrate a range of communication and comprehension skills including: research, writing, outlining, analysis, evaluation, contextualization, teamwork, observation, and cultural competency of theories and issues across a variety of communication contexts.
2.  Practice and analyze democratic civic engagement.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CMUN 1A | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| CMUN 2 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| or THEA 4 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| CMUN 4 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| CMUN 5 | Fundamentals of Communication Studies | 3 |
| CMUN 8 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CMUN 10 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| CSIS 129 | Presentation Graphics - MS PowerPoint | 1 |
| or CMUN 129 | Presentation Graphics - MS PowerPoint | 1 |
| CMUN 12 | Business Communication | 3 |
| CMUN 6 | Introduction to Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| **Total** | | **** |