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The Department of
Organizational Communication offers the Master of Science (31 hours) and
the Masters of Arts (34 hours, thesis track) in Organizational Communication.
The program focuses on the application of communication theory, research,
and skills in organizational settings. The purpose of studying organizational
communication is to understand how the strategic use of messages, meanings,
and information maintain complex organizations. The program, which is both
theoretically and experientially oriented, provides students with communication
competencies needed in every career and industry. The program prepares individuals:
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to enter areas of
business, industry, government, and entertainment where knowledge of a competence
in communication is essential; |
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to enter other vocations
where communication is of prime importance (e.g., the ministry, law, public
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to continue the study
of communication at the doctoral level; and to teach speech communication
at the secondary or college level. |
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training in such areas as:
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Conflict Resolution |
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Managerial Communication |
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Leadership Communication |
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Persuasion |
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Intercultural Communication |
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Team Communication |
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Interpersonal Communication |
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Healthcare Communication |
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Communication Training & Development |
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Organizational Change
Communication |
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Organizational Learning |
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Degree Programs |
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Master
of Science in Organizational Communication (Non-Thesis Track Only) |
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Master
of Arts in Organizational Communication (Thesis Track) |
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“Weekender” Program |
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are taught in a unique weekend format to meet the needs of employed professionals
who are seeking advancement, desiring additional professional development,
or considering a career change. The typical weekend courses meet five times
during a semester, with the first meeting on a Friday evening and the final
meeting on a Saturday. The middle three weekends meet Friday evenings from
5 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A schedule of alternate
weekends allows students to take up to two weekend courses per semester.
Additional evening courses are offered for students who can attend. The entire
program can be finished through weekend and independent, directed study courses. |
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Requirements
for Admission |
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Applicants must meet the Murray State University requirements (see Chapter 2).
Additional departmental requirements are as follows:
Unconditional:
- An overall GPA
of 3.0 with at least a minor
in communication, business, or related field.
Conditional:
- An undergraduate
GPA of at least 2.50 and acceptable GRE scores.
- Conditional students
may be required to complete certain undergraduate courses before beginning
the program. After beginning the program, conditional students will undergo
a review after their first nine hours and are admitted to full standing
after completion of B or better work and approval of the graduate coordinator.
International students
entering the organizational communication program from the Murray State
University English as Second Language program (ESL) must have completed
Level 6 and must score at least a 500 on the TOEFL paper-based test or
178 on the computer-based test. International students who have not completed
the ESL program must score at least a 550 on the TOEFL paper-based test
or 213 on the computer-based test.
For more information,
call (270) 809-4483 |
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Graduate Assistantships |
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The Department of
Organizational Communication relies heavily on the skills and commitment
of five graduate assistants who each facilitate five labs in conjunction
with the mass lectures of our basic courses – Introduction to Public Speaking
and Introduction to Interpersonal Communication. Approximately 350 students
are served each semester through this format. The graduate students are identified
in MSU undergraduate and graduate courses and / or through referral from
other universities. The selection process requires candidates to complete
an application form, provide three letters of recommendation and undergo
an interview with the Director of the Basic Courses. Graduate assistant responsibilities
include:
• Attendance at a weekly
planning meeting with lecturers
• Attendance at each of
the mass lectures during the first semester
• Participation and completion
of COM 672 – Communication in the Educational
Environment
• Conducting labs (evaluating
speeches & journals and facilitating discussions & activities)
For more information,
contact: Professor Barbara Malinauskas, Director of the Basic Courses (270)
809-5345 .
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