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Communication Skills are defined as effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication.  Core courses prepare you to be able to present the following marketable skills to a prospective employer.

Development

  •  The central idea is fully understandable and supported.
  •   Content organization is clear and applicable to central idea.
  •   Themes and supporting components are understandable and support central idea.

Expression

  •   Language and/or delivery is clear and straightforward.
  •   Meaning is expressed with few significant errors.
  •   The communication is designed for the targeted, intended audience.

Interpretation

  •   The content of the communication is relevant
  •   The communication conveys a general understanding of the subject

Marketable Skills