Organizational Communication
Application Deadline
May 1, 2013
The Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication at St. Edward’s prepares you to facilitate clear and effective communication across all levels of an organization.
You’ll examine how people create, send, receive and interpret communications as they work together. Courses in leadership, writing, technology, communication and team development give you the skills and training to become a change agent within an organization.
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication
Overview:
As a BA in Organizational Communication major, you’ll learn to analyze scenarios and develop processes that help people and businesses interact successfully. You’ll also examine ways to help organizations carry out changes, such as workforce reductions or alterations to employee benefits and company policies, in a smooth and confident manner.
Students who think critically, solve problems quickly, listen well and relate easily to others are good candidates for this program.
Graduates of this program are well suited to careers where leadership and a big-picture perspective are essential to managing change. They secure jobs as diverse as program administrators for nonprofits, crisis management directors for city governments and project managers for corporations.
Course Preview:
BA in Organizational Communication majors take courses from these groups:
REQUIRED COURSES
Students majoring in Organizational Communication complete required courses that include Interpersonal Communication; Innovation, Communication and Organizational Change; Intercultural Communications; and Business Ethics.
GENERAL EDUCATION AND MISSION COURSES
All New College programs require general education and mission courses designed to refresh and expand your knowledge and skills in research methods, critical thinking and writing, and oral presentation, among others.
SENIOR PROJECT
Organizational Communication students conduct a communication assessment in an organization of their choice. They act as formal consultants: determining a research question, designing a research plan, constructing and distributing a survey, conducting interviews or focus groups, analyzing their data, drawing conclusions, and making recommendations. Ultimately, they develop and present a formal research report to their clients. Students have completed projects for the State of Texas, Dell, Austin Community College, Applied Materials, the Austin American-Statesman, and several schools and churches, among others.
View the Degree Plan (PDF) for sample course information for the Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication.
Internships
Students may earn elective credit for completing an internship at sites such as CW Austin and Emmis Austin Radio Station. Internships present an opportunity to develop job skills, build confidence and boost your résumé.