Communication Certificate

Vision Statement

The communication graduate certificate program provides potential students who are not interested in a complete MA program the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the discipline or customize their learning toward a specific area of study. This can be helpful for career promotion, professional opportunities, teaching in-discipline at the community college/dual-enrollment level, personal exploration, etc.

Program Contact Information

Roma Subramanian, PhD, Graduate Program Chair (GPC)
140C Arts & Science Hall (ASH)
402.554.4038
rsubramanian@unomaha.edu

Program Website

Admissions

General Application Requirements and Admissions Criteria

Program-Specific Requirements

Application Deadlines (Spring 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025)

• Fall: March 1
• Spring: October 1
• Summer: June 15

Note: Applications will still be received and reviewed until term begins

Other Requirements

• Admission to the graduate certificate program requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA, a major or a minor (or at least 15 undergraduate credits) in communication (studies), journalism, media, or a related area, plus one 3 credit course in research methods or statistics.

• English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.

  • Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 110
• Statement of Purpose: 1000-word essay discussing why you wish to complete the certificate
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letters of recommendation: Two letters from professor(s) or supervisor(s). 

Degree Requirements