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Social Advocacy and Change

The social advocacy and change certificate is designed for students who wish to promote change in a variety of social and political contexts.

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Help Change the World

Courses throughout the certificate program explore topics ranging from human rights to environmental concerns, with a strong focus on creating and engaging active citizens.

Through unique projects and discussions, you'll learn the fundamentals of effective public speaking as well as how to think critically about contemporary communication. Graduates leave the program with the knowledge and skills necessary to advocate for change and help create a better world. 

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Certificate
Degree Level undergraduate
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Campus
Eau Claire
Offered
On Campus
Requires a minor No
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Beatris Gandica founder of Nuevo Foundation for STEM
Empowering Atmosphere

While at UW-Eau Claire you'll find yourself surrounded by people like you — eager to learn and help make a difference. Classes are taught by supportive professors with a variety of diverse experiences and areas of expertise, helping you to gain new perspectives and ways of thinking.

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Life-Changing Courses

A combination of courses in communication studies and organizational communication will help you to develop the knowledge and skills needed to create responsible change in your communities.

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5 Majors, 4 Minors, 4 Certificates
Tailor your career path with unique programs all aimed to enhance your writing and speaking skills.
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SampleCourses

Coursework for the social advocacy and change certificate will equip you with the oral and written communication skills to effectively advocate for — and enact — social change. You'll also practice critical thinking through formulating and evaluating arguments that address civic, social or environmental challenges.

Here are a few courses in Social Advocacy and Change at UW-Eau Claire.

CJ 202

Fundamentals of Speech

Fundamentals of effective public speaking from both speaker and listener perspectives. Preparation, presentation, and evaluation of student speeches. Special attention given to topics related to cultural diversity.

CJ 207

Introduction to Rhetoric and Society

A survey of the role of persuasive messages in society, with attention to classical foundations and a focus on tools for thinking critically about contemporary communication.

CJ 355

Advanced Organizational Communication: Strategic Message Design

Analysis and design of messages for use in a variety of organizational contexts. Emphasis on key role of messages in organizations, analysis of organizational needs, and creation of messages to address them.

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