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Minor in Organizational Communication

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Minor in Organizational Communication (15 cr.)

The minor in Organizational Communication focuses on investigating and creating messages, actions, and behaviors in organizational contexts. It is a major growing area in communication studies that draws from interdisciplinary fields and explores questions of ethical leadership within organizations. In this minor, students examine communication behavior in interpersonal, small group, public, and interorganizational settings.

  • Students must complete all requirements in the minor with a grade of C or higher.
  • All courses are 3 credits, unless otherwise stated.

Requirements (9 cr.):
  • SPCH-S 205 Introduction to Speech Communications
  • SPCH-S 229 Discussion and Group Methods
  • SPCH-S 440 Organizational Communication

Electives (6 cr.):

Select two from the following:

  • JOUR-J 300 Communications Law
  • SPCH S 307 Crisis Management
  • SPCH-S 321 Rhetoric and Modern Discourse
  • SPCH-S 322 Advanced Interpersonal Communication
  • SPCH-S 324 Persuasive Speaking
  • SPCH-S 427 Cross Cultural Communication

Academic Bulletins

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2020-2021 Campus Bulletin
2019-2020 Campus Bulletin
2018-2019 Campus Bulletin
2017-2018 Campus Bulletin
2016-2017 Campus Bulletin
2015-2016 Campus Bulletin
2014-2015 Campus Bulletin

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