A major in organizational communication prepares students for a variety of careers in nonacademic situations that place a premium on the role of communication in accomplishing goals and objectives. This major is very compatible with combinations in management, marketing, public relations, industrial psychology, and other related fields.

Important Note: See required courses before selecting communication and basic skills, fine arts and social science University Studies courses.

University Studies Requirements.........................40-49 Hrs

Required Courses .............................................31 Hrs

> COM 099 Freshman Orientation

> COM 201 Communication Foundations & Theory

> COM 353 Team Communication & Leadership¹

> COM 361 Career Presentations¹ or

> COM 461 Persuasive Communication

> COM 381 Interpersonal Communication

> COM 384 Communications Skills for Professionals

> COM 385 Organizational Communication

> COM 387 Intercultural Communication

> COM 390 Communication Research

> COM 409 Seminar in Communication

> COM 585 Advanced Organizational Communication

Required Electives²...................................6 Hrs

Select from the following:

> COM 357 Communication and Critical Thought

> COM 361 Career Presentations¹

> COM 461 Persuasive Communication¹

> COM 481 Conflict and Communication

> COM 488 Cooperative Education

> COM 489 Cooperative Education

> COM 499 Contemporary Issues in Communication

> COM 553 Advanced Small Group Processes

> COM 581 Seminar in Interpersonal Communication

> COM 599 Internship

> BPA 215 Business Communication

> ENG 325 Professional Technical Writing

> ENG 328 Standard English Usage

> MGT 350 Fundamentals of Management

> MGT 550 Human Resources Management

> MGT 572 Organizational Development

> MKT 360 Principles of Marketing

> YNL 350 Program Administration in Youth and Human Service Organization

Required Minor............................................21 Hrs

Unrestricted Electives................................... 13-19 Hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements........................120 Hrs

¹Majors must take either COM 361 or COM 461 as a "required course." The remaining course can also be taken as a "required elective" towards the major.

²A maximum of 3 hours may be chosen with advisor approval from courses not on the list.