Communication Studies - Organizational & Corporate Communication (CSO) - BA Major

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45 credits

Minor (or additional major if non-dual degree seeking) required outside CS department.

2.5 GPA required.

C grade or better required in major courses.

Communication Studies - Organizational & Corporate Communication Major Map

This option is designed to prepare students to succeed in modern organizations. With ongoing changes in technology, the use of teams, and the multiplicity of ways that organizations are structured, students need to be prepared to understand and adapt to an ever-changing world of work. Students who major in Organizational & Corporate Communication will be expected to:

Analyze the effects of communication technologies in organizations
Analyze organizational culture and systems
Apply appropriate theories to organizational settings
Demonstrate communication competencies appropriate for the organizational setting, such as leadership, followership, and interpersonal communication
Analyze organizational behaviors from diverse perspectives
Construct original messages for a variety of audiences
Develop a professional development plan or portfolio

Required Courses (24 credits)

Foundation (9 credits)

CMST 281 - Intercultural Communication (3 credits)
CMST 282 - Introduction to Communication Studies (3 credits)
CMST 283 - Rhetoric, Culture, and Power (3 credits)

Core Requirements (9 credits)

CMST 357 - Communication in Social Media (3 credits)
◆ CMST 380 - Communication Research Methods (3 credits)
△ CMST 485 - Senior Seminar in Communication Studies (3 credits)

Statistics (3 credits)

Choose one:

◆ ECON 222 - Statistics for Business and Economics (3 credits)
◆ PSY 231 - Statistics (3 credits)
STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics (3 credits)
STAT 210 - Statistics (3 credits)

Writing (3 credits)

Choose one:

ENG 210 - Advanced Expository Writing (3 credits)
ENG 211 - Writing in Communities (3 credits)
△ ENG 439 - Technical Writing (3 credits)

Option Requirements (15 credits)

△ CMST 366 - Communicating in Organizations (3 credits)
CMST 369 - Leadership and Communication (3 credits)
CMST 371 - Advanced Small Group Communication (3 credits)
◎ CMST 385 - Health Communication (3 credits)
CMST 399 - Internship (1-12 credits) (max. 3 credits)

Electives (6 credits)

Choose two additional CMST courses, excluding CMST 191 - Introduction to Public Speaking or CMST 192 - Introduction to Effective Communication .

Dual Degrees

Students wishing to complete two degrees concurrently, (example: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science) must complete a minimum of an additional 30 credits above the required 120-128 credit hours. Students must complete all major requirements under both degrees, including separate minors if required.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement