Global Communications Certificate
Develop a greater understanding of the connectivity of international communities.
At Park University, our Global Communications Certificate program is designed for those who wish to enter or advance their careers in communication, human resources, business, sales or marketing. This certificate program promotes a greater understanding of the connectivity of international communities and will prepare students to pursue careers or graduate studies in the arts and humanities.
Locations & Learning Options
As a student pursuing a Certificate in Global Communications, you’ll be required to take face-to-face classes at our Parkville, Missouri campus, at our downtown Kansas City campus and/or online. This certificate requires 12 to 18 completed credit hours, including three hours of degree-specific core curriculum courses. Refer to your catalog for a complete listing of coursework for this certificate.
- Parkville, MO
- Kansas City Metro
- Online
CERTIFICATE – 12-18 HOURS , 2.0 GPA
CA 235 Multicultural Communication (3 cr.)
6 cr maximum allowed in any one discipline.
CA 321 Interpersonal Conflict Resolution ………….. 3 cr.
CA 475 Case Studies in
Communication Leadership ………………….. 3 cr.
EN 355 International Literature ………………………… 3 cr.
GGH 110 Cultural Geography …………………………….. 3 cr.
IB 302 International Business Culture ………………. 3 cr.
LE 300E Arab and Muslim Women’s Writing ……….. 3 cr.
LE 300O Peace Journalism …………………………………. 3 cr.
MK 395 International Marketing ……………………….. 3 cr.
(MK351 is prerequisite)
PS 361 Cross Cultural Psychology …………………….. 3 cr.
Study Abroad course ……………………………………………….. 3 cr.
International Immersion Experience through the School of Business …………………………………………… 3-6 cr.
TOTAL ……………………………………….. 12-18 cr.
Dr. Mark Noe
Chair, Communication, Journalism, and Public Relations
Professor of Communication
jmark.noe@park.edu
Careers
Our programs will prepare you for careers in the following fields:
- Advertising
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Digital Media
Program Highlights
The Global Communications Certificate program will prepare students to develop a greater understanding of the challenges of cross-cultural communications, an appreciation of cultures and philosophies that underlie international communication styles, as well as a deeper awareness of the connectivity of international communities.
Students holding a certificate in global communications may go on to pursue careers in communication, human resources, business, sales and marketing, and may also apply this knowledge in other areas of arts and humanities, such English, fine arts and the social sciences.
