Professional Communications Overview
Turn your passion for writing into a career with CVTC’s Professional Communications program. Master the technical and business writing skills that will prepare you for job opportunities in business, government, non-profit organizations, and many other industries.
This 100% online, two-year program offers you the perfect combination of flexibility and convenience. Taught through a series of in-class activities and individual projects, in our eight-week core program courses, you will learn document design, production, and management; editing and proofreading; web writing; publishing, and much more.
Skills You'll Gain:
- Design professional documents using Microsoft Word
- Develop clear and effective technical documentation
- Publish content in print and digital formats
- Apply theories of rhetoric, writing, and digital literacy
- Write engaging and audience-appropriate digital content
- Utilize digital media platforms and engage in online communities
- Create precise and informative technical reports
- Craft persuasive grant proposals and business presentations
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Just the Facts
Professional Communications
60 Credit Associate Degree
Program Length
Two Years
Delivery Method
Online
Program Location
Online
Start Months
August
Next Start Date
August 25, 2025
Financial Aid Eligible
Learn more about the cost of attendance.
Term 1
$ 2,570
Term 2
$ 2,565
Term 3
$ 2,565
Term 4
$ 2,570
Materials
$ 75
Books
$ 1,108
What are estimated program costs? Estimated Total: $11,453
Career Opportunities
Contract Management/Provider Relations
Customer Service Representative
Health Strategies Coordinator
Graduate Employers
American Heart Association
Chippewa County
Kelley Supply, Inc.
Program Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
// Program Scorecard$50K* Yearly Salary
Professional Communications professionals make an average starting salary of $50,084.
32 Regional Jobs
There are 32 job openings in the CVTC district for the Professional Communications industry.
* This wage is not specific to CVTC graduates. Wage estimates are based on entry-level positions and are gathered from Lightcast which is an economic modeling software that blends historical and projected industry and occupation trends within CVTC's 11-county district. Wage estimates are based on Occupational Employment Statistics and the American Community Survey.
Transfer
Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Professional Communications program.
Sample Courses
Professional/Technical Writing
This course provides an introduction to the processes of technical and professional communication, emphasizing application of principles and problem-solving strategies to an array of assignments central to the work of career writers in the workplace.
Proposal/Grant Writing
This course is an exploration of various grant proposal forms (government, corporate, foundation), with emphasis on conceptualizing, developing, and writing proposals for real clients.
Writing for Social Media
This course introduces social media platforms, how to write blogs/posts/tweets so they resonate with readers and encourage action, engagement, and interaction. Students also create a content calendar.
Information Design
This course prepares students to design and manage information, emphasizing data visualization, accessibility, graphic organization, and instructional design strategies.
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The program met my expectations and even exceeded them. It touched on everything that the initial description of the program provided and expanded into more things I found valuable. I was able to apply the things I was learning to my professional and personal life.
Lisa
Professional Communications Student
Related Programs & Certificates
Whether you're looking to continue your learning to another program or to gain continuing education credit, CVTC offers a variety of learning opportunities for students.
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Business Management, Associate Degree
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Marketing, Associate Degree
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Student Learning Outcomes
A Student Learning Outcome refers to the specific skills, knowledge, or abilities that students are expected to demonstrate upon successful completion of an academic program or degree.
Students will:
- Plan for a communication project
- Create a communication product
- Synthesize text, visual elements, and design in a communication product
- Manage all aspects of a communication project
- Produce a final communication product
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Admission Requirements
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