Certificate Programs
Conflict Resolution · Leadership and Commuication ·Public Speaking and Presentation Training
The Nathan Weiss Graduate College Office of Professional Education and the
Department of Communication at Kean University are co-sponsoring courses
for your professional development during the fall, 2007 semester. Enroll in
these courses for your own enrichment or apply them to the following certificate
programs:
Conflict Resolution and Communication; Leadership and Communication; Public Speaking
and Presentation Training.
Join us for classes at Kean University, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ.
Pre-registration is required. For further information, call (908) 737-3430 or
visit our web page at www.kean.edu/~cont-ed
Public Relations Theory, Strategy and Management
This course examines public relations theory and strategies for shaping organizational goals. The emphasis is on managing corporate communication campaigns.
Non-credit course: CEE 510 Sec 010
Graduate credit course: COMM 5009*
Thursday 7:50 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
15 sessions: 09/06/07 – 12/20/07
No class 11/22/07
Instructor: Dr. Freda Remmers
Applicable to the Certificate in Leadership and Communication*
Motivational Speaking
A focus on a broad study of formal and informal speaking and listening skills within business, corporations, and public and governmental agencies, including creating a professional image and corporate strategies and tactics.
Non-credit course: CEE 520 Sec 010
Graduate credit course: COMM 5013*
Monday 5:00 p.m. – 7:40 p.m.
15 sessions: 09/10/07 – 12/17/07
Instructor: Dr. Chris Lynch
Applicable to the Certificate in Leadership and Communication as well as the Certificate in Public Speaking and Presentation Training*
Group Decision Making
This course examines how small groups function in organizational settings with an emphasis on improving communication. $450*
Graduate credit course: COMM 5012*
Tuesday 5:00 p.m. – 7:40 p.m.
15 sessions: 09/11/07 – 12/18/07
Instructor: Dr. Jack Sargent
Applicable to the Certificate in Leadership and Communication as well as the Certificate in Conflict Resolution and Communication*
Communication and Negotiation
Communication skills necessary to negotiate personal, community and high stakes disputes. Constructive problem solving approaches to find solutions to meet needs of all disputes. $450*
Non-credit course: CEE 525 Sec 010 Graduate credit course: COMM 5625* Wednesday 5:00 p.m. – 7:40 p.m. 15 sessions: 09/12/07 – 12/19/07 Instructor: TBA
Applicable to the Certificate in Leadership and Communication as well as the Certificate in Conflict Resolution and Communication*
*There are two admission tracks available for the certificate programs: Credit and Non-credit. Cost shown above is for non-credit status students. Non-credit registration form is on the reverse page. A bachelor’s degree is generally required for non-credit status although exceptions can be made with consultation from the program advisor, Dr. Jack Sargent, 908-737-0467 or email jsargent@kean.edu. Continuing Education Units (CEU) and Professional Development Hours are available for non-credit as well as credit students. Individuals applying for credit status must contact Susan Gannon, Graduate Admissions, 908-737-3355 or email sgannon@kean.edu.