Certificates

For students pursuing an M.S. in Technical Communication or an M.S. in Communication and Rhetoric, earning a certificate in conjunction with the required M.S. coursework is a great way to add depth to one's communication knowledge and skills, as well as one's marketability.

The Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Certificate is also offered as a stand-alone option for distance students.

Graphics Certificate

Electronic design tools for the web, multimedia, image-editing, page layout and drawing enable communicators easily to integrate text and graphics, but they also demand that communicators have command of both words and visual imagery.
  • Plan of Study
    This program has a unique focus on the design, uses, and effects of communication technologies.
  • More Information
    Download an informational flyer about the program.
  • Certificate Forms
    (Plan of Study, Course Waiver Requests)

Human-Computer Interaction Certificate

The HCI Certificate, designed in cooperation with industry experts, provides those involved in the design of human-computer interactions with the knowledge and skills they will need to create new and better ways for people to communicate with and through computers.