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CERTIFICATE IN LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION

Contact Person:

Dr. Freda Remmers
fremmers@kean.edu
908-737-0466

Many opportunities exist for experts in leadership…

Career settings include:

  • Corporations
  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Federal, state, and local government
  • Educational institutions
  • Health care facilities and organizations
  • Athletics
  • Politics
  • Labor relations
  • Consulting firms

Individuals with professional expertise in leadership are in high demand in all of the above areas.

Kean University’s Certificate in Leadership and Communication provides the highest level of skill development in communication and leadership. Designed with the working professional in mind, the certificate program provides basic and advanced strategies and techniques to become an effective leader.

Whether individuals are currently in a leadership position or are seeking to attain one, the Certificate in Leadership and Communication at Kean University will provide individuals the knowledge and skills to achieve their goals.

The Certificate Program at Kean University…

The 12-credit certificate program is designed to provide practical and theoretical knowledge for those who are interested in developing and/or improving their leadership potential. Students can complete the Certificate in Leadership and Communication within one academic year and can be enrolled either full time or part time. Students may apply up to six credits taken for the certificate toward an M.A. Organizational Communication.

Fast Facts:

  • 12 credit hours for completion
  • designed to meet the needs of the working professional
  • finish the program in one year
  • courses are taught by experts
  • courses may also count as electives toward master’s programs

Requirements:

  • Comm 5020 Communication and Leadership

Select one course from the following:

  • Comm 5001 Advanced Theories in Interpersonal Communication
  • Comm 5006 Cultural Communication in Organizations
  • Comm 5009 Public Relations Theory, Strategy and Management
  • Comm 5012 Small Group Decision Making

Select one course from the following:

  • Comm 5013 Advanced Presentation Skills and Motivational Practices
  • Comm 5014 Speechwriting and Presentation Coaching
  • Comm 5590 Business and Technical Presentations

Select one course from the following:

  • Comm 5535 Crisis Communication in Organizations
  • Comm 5540 Communication and Conflict Resolution
  • Comm 5610 Communication and Law
  • Comm 5615 Communication and Mediation
  • Comm 5625 Communication and Negotiation
  • Comm 5626 Multicultural Communication in International Conflict Resolutions

Admission:

There are two admission tracks available: Credit and Non-Credit. Individuals applying for credit status must show evidence of a bachelor’s degree (any area) from a fully accredited college or university. A bachelor’s degree is not required for non-credit status applicants. Continuing Education Units (CEU) and Professional Development Hours are available for non-credit as well as credit applicants.

Course Descriptions:

Comm 5001 Advanced Theories in Interpersonal Communication
An intensive evaluation and application of theories and research within interpersonal communication. Selected problems and contemporary research will be emphasized.

Comm 5006 Cultural Communication in Organizations
An investigation of the intersection between organizational culture and communication. This course will cover various facets of culture that influence communication in an assortment of organizational settings.

Comm 5009 Public Relations Theory, Strategy and Management
Examination of public relations theory and strategies for shaping organizational goals. Emphasis on managing corporate communication campaigns.

Comm 5012 Small Group Decision Making and Leadership
Examination of small group communication theory, decision making, and leadership. Analysis of how small groups function in organizational settings with emphasis on improving communication.

Comm 5013 Advanced Presentation Skills and Motivational Practices
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.

Comm 5014 Speechwriting and Presentation Coaching
This course focuses on the advanced training of writing and delivering written
texts using rhetorical devices. Students will learn how to manage communication apprehension in the delivery of presentations as well as coach and train
individiduals to deliver speeches. Students will learn advanced speech analysis.

Comm 5020 Communication and Leadership
This course introduces students to advanced concepts and skills related to
communication and leadership. In-depth analysis will focus on various
communication strategies and approaches for leading organizations and managing people and team interactions. Examination of leadership as it is related to
decision-making and organizational problem solving. Advanced theory and
experiential content will be studied.

Comm 5535 Crisis Communication in Organizations
Analysis of the stages of a crisis, development of plans and dealing with the media in public and interpersonal settings.

Comm 5540 Communication and Conflict Resolution
In-depth study and analysis of communication messages that create, build, maintain and resolve conflict on an interpersonal or societal level. Examination of current research.

Comm 5590 Business and Technical Presentations
An introduction to the principles, practice and importance of oral presentations within business and professional organizational settings. Presenting informative and persuasive reports and research.

Comm 5610 Communication and Law
An examination of the communication of lawyers, judges, litigants and jurors in the criminal and civil justice system. Survey of communication as it applies to the legal context.

Comm 5615 Communication and Mediation
Advanced practical training and theoretical understanding of mediators and mediation. Understanding the tradition, history, and theory behind mediation, as well as implications of/for alternative dispute resolution, and practical hands on training in the communication processes of mediation.

Comm 5625 Communication and Negotiation
Communication skills to negotiate personal, community and high stake disputes. Constructive problem solving approaches to find solutions to meet the needs of all disputants.

Comm 5626 Multicultural Communication in International Conflict Resolution
Explores international communication to address conflict and resolutions in mediated, interpersonal, organizational, and multicultural interactions. Highlights applied uses of communication in various workplace, legal, educational and community settings across borders and cultures.