Family Communication ,Certificate
Interdisciplinary, Resilience, Studies, TRAUMA, aging, counseling, dynamics
Families are fundamental social systems, but they vary tremendously in terms of makeup and dynamics. Explore family interactions in-depth through this specialized program.
The certificate program in family communication focuses on issues that affect communication within the family. It complements the communication program by bringing together an array of courses that have implications for the family unit, such as courses in new media and health. Students are encouraged to also take courses in other disciplines that complement the family-related communication courses.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location: West Valley
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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The certificate in family communication consists of 19 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of 12 hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the certificate must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.
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COM 312: Communication, Conflict, and Negotiation
(CIVI)
or
COM 410: Advanced Interpersonal Communication
(SOBE)
or
COM 417: Communication and Aging
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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COM 411: Communication in the Family
(SOBE)
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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COM 485: Communication Portfolio
1 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 1 |
| Family Communication Electives | ||
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Students must complete courses from at least two different areas below. Students must also complete at least two courses outside of the COM subject.
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Students must complete courses from at least two different areas below. Students must also complete at least two courses outside of the COM subject.
Social and Cultural Elements of the Family Electives:
Health and Family Development Electives:
Technology, Media and the Family Electives:
Community Application Electives:
6 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Students must complete courses from at least two different areas below. Students must also complete at least two courses outside of the COM subject.
Social and Cultural Elements of the Family Electives:
Health and Family Development Electives:
Technology, Media and the Family Electives:
Community Application Electives:
6 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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This certificate program is open to students in any major. Students who wish to pursue the certificate should consult an academic advisor in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences to ensure that an appropriate set of courses is taken.
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before an undergraduate degree is completed. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
This is a valuable certificate for students who plan to enter careers or graduate study in fields such as psychology, counseling, family studies, social work, medicine, nursing, law, aging, pastoral care, human services, media or communication technology.
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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FAB N101
sbsadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
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