St. Louis,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The ACP Instructional Communication Certificate prepares secondary educators to teach public speaking and similar college-level courses to high school students, including through programs like UMSL's Advanced Credit Program. This program blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice, equipping teachers with research-based methods for delivering university-equivalent courses rooted in communication studies.
Participants can earn the ACP Communication graduate certificate entirely through online coursework and independent study, eliminating the need for campus visits.
Graduates of this certificate program qualify to instruct college-level public speaking courses at high schools.