Emerson’s Political Communication Certificate requires 16-credit hours, is offered over four courses, and can be completed in as little as two semesters.

Curriculum

Required Course (4 credits)

Number Course Modality Credits
CC 609 Political Communication In-person in the fall semester only 4

Electives Course Sampling (12 credits, choose 3 courses)

Number Course Modality Credits
CC 608 Public Affairs In-person in the fall semester only 4
CC 645 Research Methods & Practice In-person in the spring semester only 4
CC 651 Speech Writing, Persuasion, & Propaganda  In-person in the spring semester only 4
CC 652 Emerging Communication Technology Online in the fall semester only 4
CC 623 Public Diplomacy In-person 4
CC 624 Campaign Management Online 4
CC 626 Crisis Communication In-person 4
CC 630 Sports Communication In-person in the fall semester only 4
CC 636 Negotiation and Group Process In-person 4
CC 643 Global Communication In-person 4
CC 631 Event Planning In-person in the fall semester only 4
CC 633 Sports, Culture and Society In-person 4
CC 648 Public Relations In-person in the spring semester only 4
CC 637 Organizational Communication In-person in the fall semester only 4

Note: Class offerings are subject to change by semester. Please see our course catalog for up-to-date course information.