Communication Studies: Voice and Performance

Certificate of Performance Communication Studies · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Summary

The Certificate of Performance in Communication Studies: Voice and Performance is for students who have demonstrated a competence in communication studies by taking classes to enhance their communication skills, specifically in the area of voice and performance. These skills will benefit them in a variety of fields related to communication studies (advertising, public relations, community service, marketing, performing arts, politics, film, journalism, and media production) as well as degrees and careers outside of communication studies where performance and presentation are essential elements.

Award Notes: A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student’s transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District. This program is not eligible for federal financial aid in accordance with Federal regulations.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Communication Studies: Voice and Performance Program will be able to:

  1. Evaluate the speaker’s backgrounds, motives and attitudes.
  2. Analyze the audience’s backgrounds, motives and attitudes.
  3. Design effective communication in order to facilitate understanding and cooperation.
  4. Develop effective verbal and presentational skills for a variety of communication situations.
  5. Research, organize, and present a developed viewpoint.

Requirements

CourseTitleUnits
COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:3
COMM C1000Introduction to Public Speaking3
Select 6 units from the following:6
COMS 101Voice and Articulation3
COMS 104Advanced Public Communication3
COMS 111Oral Interpretation of Diverse Literatures3
COMS 160Argumentation and Critical Thinking3
DRAM 106Voice-Over Performance3
FJMP 142Radio and Podcast Production3
FJMP 143On-Camera Performance3

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