The Department of Communication offers Graduate Certificates in two areas: Health Communication, Dispute Resolution, and Communication & Media.

Graduate Certificate in Communication and New Media 

The Communication & New Media Graduate Certificate Program emphasizes theory, production, and application of new media technology. The program reflects developments in communication, computer, and telecommunications technologies. All classes are online

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Graduate Certificate in Health Communication

The Communication Department, in collaboration with other WSU departments, offers the graduate certificate program in health communication.  It is designed to provide research-based professional study for graduate students in communication, graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in health or health-related disciplines (public health, nursing, sociology, social work, etc.), and individuals practicing in the interdisciplinary field of health and health services (nurses, social workers, doctors, dietitians, pharmacists, etc.). 

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Graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution

This program located in the Department of Communication provides professional study for persons holding a graduate degree from an accredited   educational  institution or those actively pursuing a graduate degree from Wayne State University. Students will learn about the sources and dynamics of conflict as well as processes for addressing them. 

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For more information about Graduate Certificates in Communication, please contact:Director of Graduate Studies
Dept. of Communication
585 Manoogian Hall
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48201
313-577-2945