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Applied Communication Skills Certificate

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability. For counseling appointments call 916.608.6510. 

Total Units:
12

First Year

Semester 1

6 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
COMM C1000 Z
Introduction to Public Speaking or
3
F, S
COMM 361
The Communication Experience
3
F, S
COMM 325 Z
Intercultural Communication or
3
F, S
COMM Elective: See List Below
3
F, S
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

COMM Elective List: A minimum of 9 units from the following: 

COMM 311: Argumentation and Debate (3 units) 

COMM 315: Persuasion (3 units) 

COMM 321: Interpersonal Communication (3 units) 

COMM 325: Intercultural Communication (3 units) 

COMM 331: Group Discussion (3 units) 

COMM 341: Organizational Communication (3 units) 

COMM 351: Mass Media and Society (3 units) 

Semester 2

6 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
COMM 341
Organizational Communication or
3
F, S
COMM 351 Z
Mass Media and Society or
3
F, S
COMM Elective: See List Below
3
F, S
COMM 321
Interpersonal Communication or
3
F, S
COMM Elective: See List Below
3
F, S
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

COMM Elective List: A minimum of 9 units from the following: 

COMM 311: Argumentation and Debate (3 units) 

COMM 315: Persuasion (3 units) 

COMM 321: Interpersonal Communication (3 units) 

COMM 325: Intercultural Communication (3 units) 

COMM 331: Group Discussion (3 units) 

COMM 341: Organizational Communication (3 units) 

COMM 351: Mass Media and Society (3 units) 

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published April 08, 2025

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