Engineers need strong communications skills to effectively convey complex ideas, drive collaborations and lead successful design projects.
Through the completion of this certificate, students will have the opportunity to gain specialized expertise and recognition to expand their professional communication skills in areas including science advocacy, intercultural communication and social justice.
Students can also take courses hosted by the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice (ISTEP) that broaden their communication abilities in contexts beyond engineering. They can explore creativity and the arts, deepen their theoretical understanding of communication, and refine their writing, oral communication and critical thinking skills.
Eligibility
This certificate is open to any student completing an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering.
Enrolment
Students can self-enrol in this program on ACORN (Enrol and Manage tab) using the program code at the top of this page. Students who complete the requirements of the certificate will receive a notation on their transcript upon graduation.
Requirements
Students in the Communication Certificate must successfully complete a minimum of three of the following courses:
- TEP 281H1: Language & Meaning (HSS)
- TEP 320H1: Representing Science on the Stage (HSS)
- TEP 321H1: Introduction to Science Communication (HSS)
- TEP 322H1: Language & Power (HSS)
- TEP 323H1: Writing Lab (CS)
- TEP 324H1: Engineering & Social Justice (HSS)
- TEP 325H1: Engineering & Science in the Arts (HSS)
- TEP 326H1: Special Topics in Creative Writing (HSS)
- TEP 445H1: The Power of Story: Discovering Your Leadership Narrative (HSS)
- TEP 449H1: Intercultural Communication and Leadership (HSS)
- WRR 304H1: The Illusion & Reality of Evidence (CS)
- WRR 305H1: Word and Image in Modern Writing (CS)
- WRR 310H1: Stylistic Editing & Copy Editing (CS)