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  "college": "rio-hondo-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Speech",
  "id": "communication-studies-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "COMMUNICATION STUDIES",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "speech",
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      "markdown": "### Description\n\nThis certificate program is for students who intend to improve their communication skills and knowledge, such as returning students or those with a sole intent of improving their interviewing, leadership, communication coaching, or other communication-based skills. The program offers student opportunities in communication studies through a tailored sequence of speech courses focusing on a student’s area of communication interest. In addition, this program serves as a pathway to a student's future degree pursuits, such as an AA-T in Communication Studies. Furthermore, this program builds the communication competencies needed for a student’s career success.\n\nTo acquire the **Certificate of Achievement in Communication Studies,** it is necessary to complete the following courses:"
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          "text": "Please select any 12 units from the following options",
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          "code": "COMM C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Public Speaking (formerly SPCH 101)",
          "units": "3",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM C1000H",
          "title": "Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors (formerly SPCH 101H)",
          "units": "3",
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          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM C1004",
          "title": "Interpersonal Communication (formerly SPCH 100)",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM C1004H",
          "title": "Interpersonal Communication - Honors (formerly SPCH 100H)",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SPCH 110",
          "title": "Forensics: Speech & Debate Team",
          "units": "2-9",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SPCH 120",
          "title": "Small Group Communication",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SPCH 130",
          "title": "Oral Interpretation",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SPCH 132",
          "title": "Readers Theatre",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SPCH 140",
          "title": "Argumentation and Debate",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SPCH 150",
          "title": "Intercultural Communication",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SPCH 240",
          "title": "Argumentation and Discussion",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
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          "text": "Total",
          "units": "12"
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