After the completion of the coursework in this minor program, students should be able to:
- Identify and explain theoretical frameworks operative in organizational and group communication
- Apply multiple theoretical perspectives to a variety of organizational and group contexts and events
- Express ideas and information competently in written or oral form with clarity and organization
Course Requirements
A minor in Organizational Communication requires students to complete a total of six courses (24 credits). To complete the minor, students must take:
| Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CMNS 251 | ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION | 4 |
| CMNS 201 | BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION | 4 |
| or CMN 104 | PUBLIC SPEAKING | |
| Select four electives from the following: | 16 | |
| EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN TEAMS AND SMALL GROUPS | ||
| COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP (VARIABLE TOPICS) | ||
| TOPICS IN ORGANIZATIONAL AND GROUP COMMUNICATION | ||
| HEALTH COMMUNICATION | ||
| COMMUNICATION AND DECISION-MAKING IN GROUPS AND TEAMS | ||
| WORK/FAMILY COMMUNICATION | ||
| MINDFULNESS | ||
| EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL | ||
| COMMUNICATION AND THE CORPORATE CULTURE | ||
| COMMUNICATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE | ||
| EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEWING | ||
| CONFLICT MANAGEMENT | ||
| COMMUNICATION CONSULTING | ||
| DARK SIDE OF ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION | ||
| DIVERSITY, LEADERSHIP, & TEAM BUILDING | ||
| THE FUTURE OF REMOTE AND VIRTUAL TEAMS | ||
| RELATIONAL, GROUP, AND ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY | ||
| APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES | ||