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Emergency Communications Certificate at Thompson Rivers University

Thompson Rivers University, Canada

Programme overview

The Certificate in Emergency Communications prepares students in the skills and knowledge needed for today's crisis landscape, with a focus on contemporary communication strategies and emerging trends. Students examine crisis management and effective teamwork and leadership, combining theory with practical application. It is delivered on campus in Kamloops, B.C.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Communications and Visual Arts  |  Duration: 9 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Three required courses: CMNS 4530 Organizational Communications, CMNS 4240 Strategies in Crisis Communication, and CMNS 3240 Advanced Professional Communication or CMNS 3550 Media and Public Relations.

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Entry requirements

Grade 12 or mature student status; English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent); courses in the certificate require completion of at least 45 credits.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intakes: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Summer (May). Not all programmes have winter and summer intakes.

International applicants: applications open October 1 for all intakes; Fall (September) intake open until further notice, Winter (January) intake closes November 1, Summer (May) intake closes February 1. Application fee $100, one time and non-refundable.

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