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Students focused on organizational communication are preparing for professional careers in business, education, government, industry, or the nonprofit sector. The skills and competencies acquired through this emphasis enable students to understand the dynamics of, and function more effectively in, organizational structures. Recent graduates are employed in major consulting firms, national financial service providers, conference planning companies, and information management organizations.
| 1. Theory Courses (3 courses; 1 course must be COMS 245 or COMS 260) |
| COMS 245 |
Introduction to Organizational Communication |
4 |
| COMS 345 |
Advanced Organizational Communication |
4 |
| 2. Research Methods Courses (1 course) |
| COMS 300 |
Field Research Methods in Communication |
4 |
| COMS 301 |
Empirical Research Applications in Communication |
4 |
| COMS 303 |
Rhetorical Analysis and Criticism |
4 |
| 3. Internship or Practicum (1 course) |
| COMS 430 |
Communication and the Campaign |
4 |
| COMS 445 |
Senior Practicum |
4 |
| COMS 496B |
Organizational Communication Internship |
4 |
| 4. Advanced Presentations Course (1 course) |
| COMS 315 |
Advanced Argument and Debate |
4 |
| COMS 403 |
Advanced Presentations |
4 |
| COMS 421 |
Instructional Training and
Development in Communication |
4 |
| 5. Elective Courses (3 courses) |
| COMS 217 |
Advanced Forensics |
4 |
| COMS 220 |
Oral Interpretation of Literature |
4 |
| COMS 240 |
Introduction to Health Communication |
4 |
| COMS 260 |
Introduction to Communication in Public Advocacy |
4 |
| COMS 304 |
Principles and Techniques of Interviewing |
4 |
| COMS 306 |
Interpersonal Conflict Management |
4 |
| COMS 342 |
Communication and Persuasion |
4 |
| COMS 351 |
Courtoom Rhetoric |
4 |
| COMS 353 |
Contemporary Culture and Rhetoric |
4 |
| COMS 405 |
Meeting and Conference Planning |
4 |
| COMS 406 |
Advanced Interpersonal Communication |
4 |
| COMS 410 |
Cross-Cultural Communication |
4 |
| COMS 411 |
Communicating with People with Disabilities |
4 |
| COMS 420 |
Gender and Communication |
4 |
| COMS 422 |
Communication in the Family |
4 |
| COMS 442 |
Responsibility and Freedom of Speech in Communication |
4 |
| COMS 448 |
Rhetoric and Electronic Media |
4 |
| COMS 480 |
Topics in Communication |
4 |
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