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Advanced Instructional Communication Certificate (graduate) Overview

Earning your Advanced Graduate Certificate in Communication online gives you tools to function more effectively in the classroom, corporate training situations, patient education, and any other instructional setting.

Enrolling in our Advanced Instructional Communication Certificate Programs opens up options for your career or prepares you for further graduate education. USI’s online

Advanced Communication Certificate is an attractive addition to your resume and builds your confidence in your abilities to lead educational efforts in any format.

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Credits Breakdowns

Certificate Hours

18
Credits

Total Credits

18
Credits
Course Checksheet View in Bulletin
  1. Submit an online application and $40 application fee.
  2. Upload INSERT PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS (for example: current resume, personal statement, writing sample, etc.)
  3. Submit transcripts to Graduate Studies.
    1. Read the full transcript policy by clicking here.
    2. Official transcripts are required only from the institution at which your highest degree was earned. Electronic transcripts are preferred and can be emailed from the previous institution to Graduate.Studies@usi.edu or the previous institutions e-transcript portal, if applicable (i.e. Parchment or National Student Clearing House).
    3. Unofficial transcripts from other institutions attended can be submitted by the applicant via application status page or by email to Graduate.Studies@usi.edu.
    4. Applicants who wish to seek transfer credit for graduate coursework must submit an official transcript from the institution where that work was completed.
    5. Official International course-by-course evaluated transcripts must be sent from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member to the School of Graduate Studies by email (Graduate.Studies@usi.edu) or the evaluators transcript portal (if applicable).
    6. Mailed transcripts can be sent to this address:
      School of Graduate Studies
      University of Southern Indiana
      8600 University Blvd.
      Evansville, IN 47712
  4. International applicants may be required to submit:
    1. An official IELTS or TOEFL score no less than two years old.
    2. Copy of current Visa or Passport.
    3. Additional information and requirements can be found by clicking here.

                          College & Department Contacts

                          Dr. Erin E. Dennis
                          Associate Professor of Advertising
                          Director of Master of Arts in Communication Program
                          Affiliated Faculty of Gender Studies

                          Career Outlook

                          Evansville Regional Data

                          The 18-hour Advanced Communication Certificate provides additional support for those seeking to sharpen their expertise in communication and their ability to offer clear, concise instruction that generates results. The Advanced Instructional Communication certificate will be of particular interest for:

                          • High school teachers or college faculty seeking the credentials to teach communication at the collegiate level
                          • Corporate trainers and consultants seeking skills to increase their effectiveness
                          • Those who work in employee leadership, training, and development

                          Courses are fully online and designed to fit the schedules of working professionals.

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                          The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.

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