What you will learn

Have you ever struggled with a problem and asked for help, only for the solution to be so simple that you think, “Why didn’t I come up with that?” Or perhaps you find it difficult to get the thoughts and ideas in your mind to translate accurately into written or verbal communications that are easy for others to understand? These two situations are very common, and the solutions are part of a unique skill set. The Strategic Thinking and Communication Certificate is designed to help you organize your thought processes and communication tactics in ways that make you more efficient and easier to work with. The aim of this program is to build an internal framework, transforming students’ ability to communicate effectively and to be more strategic leaders. 

Learn more about this certificate

Submit the enrollment form

 

Enroll anytime!

1. Complete the Enrollment Form.
2. We'll add the Certificate to your curriculum in Banner and notify your academic advisor.
3. Complete 12 credit hours from the approved course list . We'll keep track of your progress in DegreeWorks.

 

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After you have completed all 12 credit hours

You should use the graduation application in Self Service Carolina to submit your certificate information:

1. Log into Self Service Carolina

2. Click the Student tab

3. Click Graduation

4. Click Apply to Graduate

5. Select Undergraduate Certificate from your list and click Continue.
   💡NOTE: If you completed more than one Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Certificate, you must submit the graduation application for each certificate.  

6. The application will ask you to confirm your graduation date, name, and address.

If you cannot select Undergraduate Certificate in Self Service Carolina because it is not listed, you must fill out the Current Term Candidacy Exception Request Form (AS-129E).

Enter the name of your undergraduate certificate in the field that asks, “With what degree are you attempting to apply to graduate?*” And submit the AS-129E again if you have completed more than one certificate.

 

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Requirements

Successfully completing 4 courses (12 credit hours) is generally all you need to do to earn a certificate - in addition to the following requirements:

• You must complete your certificate before or by the time you graduate.
• You must maintain a 1.99 GPA.
• Two of the four courses must be taken at the USC Columbia campus.
• All four courses must be earned with a grade of C or better.

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