Certificates of Achievement - Communication Studies

To earn a certificate of achievement in communication studies, students must complete three core courses supplemented by ten restricted electives from which students select a minimum of three units to meet their individual educational and career goals. The certificate program courses also meet some of the requirements of the major for the associate in arts degree in communication studies at Diablo Valley College.Career OpportunitiesThe communication studies program will prepare you for work in a variety of occupations and career paths, including:Public Relations SpecialistMedia (TV, Film, Podcast, Radio)AdvertisingPress SecretaryCampaign DirectorSocial MediaContent CreatorCollege Professor

To be admitted, students must have graduated from high school (or have attained a high school graduation equivalency) or be at least 18 years of age by the beginning of the entering semester. Official transcripts from high school are required from applicants who do not reach 18 years of age at the beginning of the term. Submission of high school and college transcript is highly recommended for all students for possible academic requirement completion.Diablo Valley College does not offer a high school completion program. California State law clarifies that a student must be 18 years of age or a high school graduate by the time their first semester begins.