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Organizational Communication professionals study the role of communication in increasing corporate productivity and employee satisfaction. KSU is the only Georgia institution offering an undergraduate concentration in Organizational Communication. Organizational Communication students learn the skills they need to develop employee training programs, training manuals, and employee handbooks. Students also conduct communication audits at area companies to measure employee satisfaction with company communication practices. Students often intern in corporate human resources or training and development departments.
The Organizational and Professional Communication major requires 18 credit hours of lower division course work (1000-2000 level) comprising various offerings, both inside and outside of the communication discipline, that serve as important groundwork leading to advanced studies. Lower division offerings include basic courses in communication research, visual communication, public speaking, writing, organizational communication careers, and an introductory course in organizational communication.
Term 1
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Requirement
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ENGL 1101 English Composition IENGL 1101 English Composition I3 Credits
A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills.
3
POLS 1101 American GovernmentPOLS 1101 American Government3 Credits
This course examines the institutions and processes of American government and Georgia State government. Global comparisons are made between the governments of the U.S. and other modern nation-states.
3
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3
Total: 15
Term 2
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ENGL 1102 English Composition IIENGL 1102 English Composition II3 Credits
A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, that emphasizes interpretation, and evaluation, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods.
Prerequisites: (
ENGL 1101 with a minimum grade of C or
ENGL 101 with a minimum grade of C)
3
ECON 1000 Contemporary Economic IssuesECON 1000 Credits
Description not available
2
COMM 1110 Public SpeakingCOMM 1110 Public Speaking3 Credits
The organization of materials and the vocal and physical aspects of delivery in various speaking situations.
3
General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences II (1 of 2)General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences II (1 of 2)4 Credits
GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or SCI 1101 or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L)
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3
Total: 15
Year 1 (Hours: 30)
Term 3
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COMM 2020 COM Sources & InvestigationsCOMM 2020 COM Sources & Investigations3 Credits
This course introduces the approaches and paradigms used in communication research. Emphasis is placed on locating, reviewing, and evaluating communication research studies found in academic publications; the basic structure and function of a literature review; and communication research ethics. This course provides practical experience using the American Psychological Association formatting style.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 with a minimum grade of C
3
COMM 2033 Visual CommunicationCOMM 2033 Visual Communication3 Credits
COM 2033 is an introduction to visual communication using perceptual, physiological, psychological, cultural, and semiotic concepts. The course focuses on visual awareness and processing as key elements in effective communication.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1101 with a minimum grade of C and
ENGL 1102 with a minimum grade of C
3
COMM 2135 Writing for Public CommCOMM 2135 Writing for Public Comm3 Credits
This course covers application and practice of writing form and style particular to communication industry careers, such as journalism, public relations and human resource areas. Includes weekly writing assignments.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1101 with a minimum grade of C and
ENGL 1102 with a minimum grade of C
3
COMM 2230 Intro to Mass CommunicationCOMM 2230 Intro to Mass Communication3 Credits
This course is a survey of the various genres of mass media such as books, magazines, newspapers, radio, television, film, Internet and others. Examines the development, roles, functions, problems and criticisms of specific media from a global context.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 with a minimum grade of C
3
COMM 2240 COM Law, Ethics and DiversityCOMM 2240 COM Law, Ethics and Diversity3 Credits
This course provides an overview of law, ethics and diversity in mass media. It examines the basics of freedom of expression and press laws in the United States including freedom of information and access to government records. The course analyzes several approaches to ethics in media, journalism and public relations. It also examines diversity in the mass media, journalism and public relations industries.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 with a minimum grade of C
3
Total: 15
Term 4
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COMM 3435 Communication Research MethodsCOMM 3435 Communication Research Methods3 Credits
This is an advanced course on the nature of academic inquiry in communication, the structure and methodology of professional and academic research, and the resources available for access to published research.
Prerequisites: COM 2135 with a minimum grade of C and
COM 2020 with a minimum grade of C or
COMM 2135 with a minimum grade of C and
COMM 2020 with a minimum grade of C
3
ORGC 3376 Interpersonal CommunicationORGC 3376 Interpersonal Communication3 Credits
Theory and application of communication concepts involving interpersonal relationships and contexts.
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3
General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences II (2 of 2)General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences II (2 of 2)3 Credits
GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or SCI 1102 or GEOG 1125 or ANTH 1105 or GEOG 1110 or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L)
3
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3
Total: 15
Year 2 (Hours: 30)
Term 5
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ORGC 3025 Intro Orgz & Professional ComORGC 3025 Intro Orgz & Professional Com3 Credits
This course is an introduction to methods and applications of basic theories, interactive structures, and directions within various organizational environments.
3
ORGC 3325 Intercultural CommunicationORGC 3325 Intercultural Communication3 Credits
A study of cultural and communication variables that impact the interaction process between peoples. Intercultural communication is examined during the time communication participants share ideas, information, persuasion and emotions.
3
Major Elective (1 of 3)Major Elective (1 of 3)3 Credits
ORGC 3459 or ORGC 4344 or ORGC 4440 or ORGC 4470 or COMM 3320 or COMM 3398
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3
Total: 15
Term 6
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ORGC 3345 Team CommunicationORGC 3345 Team Communication3 Credits
This course is a study of input, process and output variables in team discussion. The emphasis is on participation, observation and evaluation of various discussion methods.
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Major Elective (2 of 3)Major Elective (2 of 3)3 Credits
ORGC 3459 or ORGC 4344 or ORGC 4440 or ORGC 4470 or COMM 3320 or COMM 3398
3
Total: 15
Year 3 (Hours: 30)
Term 7
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Requirement
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3
Major Elective (3 of 3)Major Elective (3 of 3)3 Credits
ORGC 3459 or ORGC 4344 or ORGC 4440 or ORGC 4470 or COMM 3320 or COMM 3398
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Total: 15
Term 8
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ORGC 4455 Orgz Comm Practicum CapstoneORGC 4455 Orgz Comm Practicum Capstone3 Credits
This course is the study and application of the organizational communication assessment process used by consultants, trainers and managers. In this capstone course, students conduct a communication audit for a local company and develop a written analysis of the organization's internal communication patterns.
Prerequisites: ORGC 2205 with a minimum grade of C and
COM 3435 with a minimum grade of C
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Total: 15
Year 4 (Hours: 30)
Program Total: 120 Hours
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