Successful completion of an Engineering Certificate is included on transcripts. Note that no course counted for degree credit can be counted for more than one minor or certificate.
This certificate creates an opportunity for interested students to gain specialized expertise and recognition for a personal and professional commitment to enhanced communication skills. With the certificate, participating students can establish communication expertise through courses that expand on communication practices in contexts beyond engineering, deepen theoretical understanding of communication, and facilitate professional development in writing, oral communication, and critical thinking.
Students in all disciplines are eligible to participate in this Certificate.
Students pursuing the Certificate in Communication must successfully complete a minimum of 3 courses from the list outlined below:
| Lect. | Lab. | Tut. | Wgt. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEP281H1: Language and Meaning | S | 4 | - | - | 0.50 |
| TEP320H1: Representing Science on Stage | F | 2 | - | 2 | 0.50 |
| TEP321H1: Introduction to Science Communication | F | 2 | - | 2 | 0.50 |
| TEP322H1: Language and Power | S | 2 | - | 2 | 0.50 |
| TEP323H1: Writing Lab | F | 2 | - | 2 | 0.50 |
| TEP324H1: Engineering and Social Justice | S | 2 | - | 2 | 0.50 |
| TEP325H1: Engineering and Science in the Arts | F | 2 | - | 2 | 0.50 |
| TEP326H1: Special Topics in Creative Writing | F/S | 2 | - | 2 | 0.50 |
| TEP445H1: The Power of Story: Discovering Your Leadership Narrative | F | 2 | - | 1 | 0.50 |
| TEP449H1: Intercultural Communication and Leadership | F | 2 | - | 2 | 0.50 |
| WRR304H1: The Illusion and Reality of Evidence | S | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| WRR305H1: Word and Image in Modern Writing | S | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| WRR310H1: Stylistic Editing and Copy Editing | F | - | - | - | 0.50 |
NOTE:
- Availability of the courses (including the foundational courses) for timetabling purposes is not guaranteed; the onus is on the student to ensure compatibility with their timetable.
- If a student is pursuing both the Communication Certificate and another Minor or Certificate that lists the course, the courses listed above can only be counted towards one certificate or minor, not both.