Corporate Communication & Training

CERT Corporate Communication and Training

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Program Overview

The certificate program in Corporate Communication and Training is designed to provide foundational instruction in organizational communication, communication training, human resource development, and other related course work for individuals interested in corporate communication, training, and human resource development.

This certificate program requires nine hours to complete.

Program Details

Contact us for general questions about your application, funding opportunities, and more. If you have specific questions after reviewing the program details, contact the program's graduate advisor.

DegreeTotal HoursLocation
Degree
Certificate in Corporate Communication and Training
Total Hours
9 hours
Location
San Marcos

Graduate Advisor 
Dr. Kristen Farris
klfarris@txstate.edu
512.245.1359 
Centennial Hall (CENT), Room 326

Advisor Support 
Madison Wimmer 
m_w183@txstate.edu 
512.245.2681 
Centennial Hall (CENT), Room 205C

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Application Process

Application Deadlines

DeadlinesU.S. CitizenInternational
Deadlines
Fall
U.S. Citizen
June 15 (*Flexible)
International
June 1
Deadlines
Spring
U.S. Citizen
October 15 (*Flexible)
International
October 1
Deadlines
Summer I
U.S. Citizen
April 15 (*Flexible)
International
March 15
Deadlines
Summer II
U.S. Citizen
June 1 (*Flexible)
International
No Admission

*This program’s deadline is flexible for those not requiring an F/J visa. A flexible deadline means applications received after the standard deadline may be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis with no guarantees for admission consideration.

 Decision Timeline
This program reviews applications on a rolling basis.

Admission Requirements

The items required for admission consideration are listed below. Additional information for applicants with international credentials can be found on our international web pages.

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  • Review important information about the online application.

    • $20 nonrefundable application fee
      OR
    • $60 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials

    Review important information about application fees.

    • baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university (Non-U.S. degrees must be equivalent to a four-year U.S. Bachelor’s degree. In most cases, three-year degrees are not considered. Visit our International FAQs for more information.)
    • a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
    • a 3.0 overall GPA or a 3.0 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses) 

    Review important information about transcripts. Official transcripts, sent directly from your institution, will be required if admission is granted.

  • GRE

    • GRE not required

    Approved English Proficiency Exam Scores

    Applicants are required to submit an approved English proficiency exam score that meets the minimum program requirements below unless they have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a country on our exempt countries list.

    • official TOEFL iBT scores required with a 78 overall
    • official PTE scores required with a 52 overall
    • official IELTS (academic) scores required with a 6.5 overall and
      • minimum individual module scores of 6.0
    • official Duolingo Scores required with a 110 overall
    • official TOEFL Essentials scores required with an 8.5 overall

    Review important information about official test scores.

    • essay (maximum 500 words) addressing the following:
      • Why are you seeking the graduate certificate in corporate communication and training?
      • How does your academic background prepare you for the certificate (such as previous course work in communication and/or experience as a trainer)?
      • What are your plans after completing the graduate certificate in corporate communication and training, and how do you plan to apply this certificate?

    Review important information about documents.

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