Communication Studies

Undergraduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution

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Manage Conflict and Create Meaningful Solutions

Effective conflict management is a critical skill for leaders regardless of field or industry. Properly managed conflict can lead to constructive changes including increased productivity and improved corporate culture. EKU’s 100% online dispute resolution certificate provides students with the hands-on, practical skills needed to navigate challenging conversations as well as assess, scope and diagnose issues from all perspectives. Graduates have a competitive edge in the job market and are well prepared to pursue law school or other graduate level programs after completing a bachelor’s degree.

Career Outlook

Common Job Titles for Communication Studies Graduates

Professional communication is the vehicle to success; employers recognize the importance of communication skills and repeatedly report this as one of the top requirements for new hires and advancement.

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Job Titles Include:

  • Corporate trainer
  • Sales professional
  • Communications specialist
  • Marketing specialist
  • Human resource generalist

 

Where Have EKU Communication StudiesGraduates Worked?

Students gain the skills and knowledge necessary for both obtaining an entry-level communication position in various fields that relate to communication as well as advancement in their current field.
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Employers Include:

  • Frontier Nursing University
  • University of Louisville
  • Bilingvik
  • Protestant Women of The Chapel

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  • Career Documents Review
  • Job Search

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Benefits
Benefits of EKU Online

Today’s communicators require a breadth of understanding about our world. EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation through communication course topics such as conflict management, public speaking, and intercultural and organizational communication.

Program benefits include:

Curriculum

Today’s communicators require a breadth of understanding about our world. EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation through communication courses such as conflict management, team building, and intercultural and organizational communication.

Degree Requirements

A total of 12 credits are required to graduate.

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Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

Sample Courses

For a full list of course descriptions please see section 7 of the University undergraduate catalog.

CMS 205 – Advocacy and Opposition (3)
The study of the techniques and principles of formal argumentative discourse including developing, presenting, defending, opposing, and analyzing positions on controversial questions through research, writing and oral communication. Emphasis on the use of online mediums for promoting and opposing ideas.

 CMS 325 – Communication in Conflict Management (3)
Study of the human communication and technology components contributing to the introduction, continuation, and resolution of conflict in personal and professional relationships. Learn to identify root causes of conflict and practice communication strategies for productive conflict management including active listening, perception checking, the healthy expression of emotions, power balancing, and problem-solving.

CMS 375 – Intercultural Communication (3)
Political processes of urban areas including comparisons of alternative structures of urban and other local government.

CMS 420 – Negotiation (3)
Political processes of urban areas including comparisons of alternative structures of urban and other local government.

Enrollment

Laquanda Miller

Laquanda Miller

Enrollment Advisor

Call or email Enrollment Advisor Laquanda Miller for information about the EKU Online Dispute Resolution Certificate.

Contact Info:
859-622-9959
Laquanda.Miller@eku.edu

Application Deadlines

 

Term Application Deadline Classes Begin
Fall A July 5 August
Fall B August 31 October
Spring A November 30 January
Spring B January 31 March
Summer A April 5 May
Summer B  May 31 June

 

Additional Contact Information

Admissions: 859-622-2106
Academic Testing: 859-622-1281
Big E Central (Financial Aid & Student Account Services): 859-622-2361
Military & Veterans Affairs Office: 859-622-2345

Student Success

I was surprised how smooth the transition from in class learning to online learning was for me. I thought it would be difficult as I have never taken an online class before, but it has been surprisingly easy.

JoyceLyn WilliamsEKU Online Communication Studies Student

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EKU Online offers veterans and active duty military students an unparalleled online learning experience that provides accessibility, convenience and flexibility.

Special Tuition for Active Duty* Military
Eastern Kentucky University offers reduced tuition expenses to $258 per credit hour for undergraduate and $335 per credit hour for graduate courses to all service members currently serving on active duty.

*Active duty is defined as on federal orders for 180 days or more.

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