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Human Communication in a Mediated World (100% online)

Certificate in Human Communication in a Mediated World

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This program is 100% online.

This IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Human Communication in a Mediated World is a response to the growing necessity for humans to learn to interact more effectively in a world where people frequently move in and out of traditional face-to-face and mediated communication situations. Our face-to-face communication is altered because of our mediated experiences, which are now an integral part of our society.

As a student in this program, you will acquire the ability to understand and apply traditional and mediated communication theories appropriately and effectively in organizational, intercultural, interpersonal, persuasive, and mass-media communication contexts. In addition, you will acquire the skills to examine, understand, and apply appropriate communication tools, processes, and strategies in computer-mediated environments.

Your IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Human Communication in a Mediated World will prepare you to work in business, government, education, the arts, and performance in such careers as communications specialist, direct sales representative, administration support specialist, account manager, retail manager, human resources associate, or recruiting specialist, among others.

The certificate is not available to students majoring in communication studies.

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