The Graduate Certificate in Cross-Cultural Communication will help to equip professionals with the knowledge and competencies to:
- Analyze personal cross-cultural awareness and implicit bias, in addition to interpret organizational cross-cultural communication strategy to develop effective communication processes and activities
- Evaluate communication audiences from a holistic perspective, thereby constructing effective verbal and nonverbal interactions based on cross-cultural consumption
- Formulate enlightened cross-cultural communication and inclusive diversity strategies, processes, and policies
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills through research, case analysis, role-plays, and experiential learning demonstrating agility, quick response, and diplomacy employing cross-cultural communication strategies
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Required Courses
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| CMN 6085 | Strategies for Cross-Cultural Facilitation and Negotiation | 3 |
| CMN 6095 | Foundations of Developing Cultural Awareness | 3 |
Elective Courses
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 10 |
| Cultural Communications Lab | |
| Globalization and Global Politics and Economics | |
| Global Literacy, Culture, and Community | |
| Global Human Resources Management | |
| International Field Study Experience | |
| Information Technology Policy, Ethics, and Social Responsibility | |
| Developing Sustainable Global Leadership | |
| Measuring Social Impact | |
| Introduction to Public Relations | |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
16 total quarter hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
