Communication, Organizational Communication Emphasis, Minor

Liberal Arts (Code 583-450)

Twenty-four semester credits, including:
CJ 202Fundamentals of Speech3
or CJ 203 Fundamentals of Human Communication
CJ 250Introduction to Organizational Communication3
CJ 300Research Methods3
CJ 355Advanced Organizational Communication: Strategic Message Design3
CJ 357Professional Communication3
Select nine credits from the following:9
Multimedia Communication
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
Intercultural Communication
Small Group Communication
Diversity & Communication: Organizational & Media Contexts
Human Resource Development
Strategic Event Planning
Persuasion
Leadership Communication
Health Communication
Crisis Communication
Total Credits24

Note:  No major or minor credit may be earned under the S/U option.  

Program Learning Outcomes 

Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:

  • Explain how organizations are created and maintained through communication.
  • Use communication theories and constructs to identify and analyze communication problems and develop ethical solutions.
  • Orally present ideas using appropriate visual, verbal, and nonverbal communication behaviors.