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2014-2015 School of Continuing Education Catalog 
    
2014-2015 School of Continuing Education Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Organizational Communication, BS


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Organizational Communication


This program prepares individuals to work in a variety of communication capacities, including public relations, marketing, advertising, publications and journalism. The organizational contexts include business and professional organizations as well as public, nonprofit, and political entities. The strong emphasis on written and oral communication provides valuable skills for any professional field.

Coursework for the program centers on writing, media, ethics, and interpersonal communication. Both a theoretical and an applied focus underscore each course.
 

Requirements for the bachelor of science degree


I. Core Curriculum Requirements: 42 credit hours


See Core Curriculum  for specifics.

Perspectives on Western Civilization 9 Credits
Philosophy:  one ethics and one other course 6 Credits
Theology: one 200-level and one 300-level course 6 Credits
Science 3 Credits
Social Science 3 Credits
Quantitative Reasoning 3 Credits
Fine Arts 3 Credits
Intensive Writing 6 Credits
Oral Communication 3 credits

Proficiencies: Diversity, Civic/Global Engagement, Information Literacy, Collaboration and Teamwork

III. Practicum in Organizational Communication: 6 credit hours


V. Free Electives: 36 credit hours


Total: 120 credit hours


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