Academic Certificate in Communication Competence in the Workplace

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Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
COM110 Interpersonal Communication SB 3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as Indicated by Assessment L 0–3
ENG101 or
ENG107		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or FYC 3
RE Restricted Electives 3
RE Restricted Electives 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
COM225 Public Speaking L 3
COM230 Small Group Communication SB 3
COM282AC Service-Learning Experience in Communication 3
ENG102 or
ENG108		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or FYC 3
RE Restricted Electives 3
GE General Elective Any approved General Education course in the Cultural Awareness (C) value
OR
COM+++++ Any COM communication course except courses used to satisfy Required Courses or Restricted Electives areas 		3

Restricted Electives

Select a total of 9 credits from the list below

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications CS 3
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems CS 3
COM207 Introduction to Communication Inquiry 3
COM222 Argumentation L 3
COM/THP241 Oral Interpretation of Literature HU, L 3
COM250 Introduction to Organizational Communication SB 3
COM259 Communication in Business and Professions 3
COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication C, G, SB 3
ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing L 3
GBS233 Business Communication L 3
IBS109 Cultural Dimension for International Trade G, SB 3
SWU295 Effective Helping in a Diverse World C, SB 3

Course Area Key

  • C = Cultural Diversity in the US
  • CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
  • FYC = First Year Composition
  • G = Global Awareness
  • HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
  • L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
  • SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences