Programs: Organizational Communication
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Organizational communication involves the study of the ways people interact
within organizations, such as business, government, education and non-profit
groups. The specific focus of this program of study is internal and external
communication of organizations. This program of study prepares students for
careers in business and for the study of law.
In addition to the 15 hours of required communication studies courses,
students studying organizational communication must complete the following 18 hours
from among the depth requirements . Additionally, students are strongly
encouraged to enroll in an internship during their junior or senior year.
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Organizational Communication
Student Advising Fact Sheet
For additional information please
contact
Dr. Toni S. Whitfield, Dr. Tim C.Ball or Dr. Amber Messersmith.
Below you will find information
regarding
- course suggestions,
- minors/cognates and job
descriptions and
- career path information for the
Organizational Communication Major.
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Required Courses:
SCOM 350 Organizational Communication--Students will
learn about types of
management styles and the theories that go with those styles. Students will
learn to apply theories and concepts to service learning situations in the
community. This is a service-learning course. 3 credits. Offered fall and spring
SCOM 358 Business and Professional Communication--Students build skills in job
interviewing, applying for jobs/graduate school, writing resumes and cover
letters; creating a work skills portfolio, business etiquette and
professional
presentation skills. The focus of this course is "getting the job and
keeping the job." Offered Fall, Spring and Summer.
SCOM 425 Leadership Communication--This course promotes leadership development though study of leadership theory and practical application. The courses focuses on building leadership competencies in interpersonal communication, team building, multicultural environments, mentoring, problem solving and influence strategies used in interpersonal and public forums to bring about community and organizational change. 3 credits. Offered spring only.
SCOM 450 Advanced Organizational Communication--
Integrated study of
organizational communication theory and research. Analysis of communication
systems within organizations and at their boundaries. Special attention to
field studies. Prerequisite: SCOM 350 or permission of the instructor.
3 credits. Offered spring.
SCOM 449 Communication Training--An examination of
methods for planning,
arranging and conducting communication training. Students become familiar
with
strategies and activities designed to help others improve their
communication
skills. Prerequisites: Junior standing and 12 hours in communication studies
or permission of the instructor. 3 credits. Offered fall only.
2nd Research course:
Course choice here really depends on the path the student intends to
take. If
the student is interested in consulting and training, SCOM 386 would be an
excellent choice because they might be asked to collect data and analyze it
in
a survey format. All are completely acceptable and helpful to the student.
Recommended Courses:
SCOM 495 Internship. Students of Organizational
Communication are STRONGLY
encouraged to participate in an internship either in the Fall, Spring or
Summer semesters. Internships can be done in the Harrisonburg area or an
area
of your choice. Students MUST have completed the core of SCOM courses to be
placed in an internship. Please be sure to see Dr. Whitfield for information
regarding the internship. (Can take up to 6 credits) (160 hours of work = 3
credits)
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Additional Links:
Possible Careers in Organizational Communication
The Org Com Newsletter
The Buzz on Org Com-What students say about the major
Internship Information and Examples
Where Are They Now-Alumni Updates |
