Program: Organizational Communication, B.S. - Middle Tennessee State University

Apr 04, 2025

2014-15 Undergraduate Catalog

Communication Studies and Organizational Communication
615-898-5601
Sharon Smith, program coordinator
Sharon.Smith@mtsu.edu

The 33-hour interdisciplinary major in Organizational Communication offers students preparation for careers in employee communication, special events and fundraising, and corporate and nonprofit communication. Opportunities for professional growth and networking are offered through IABC, the student chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators.

An 18-hour cognate must be chosen (see advisor for cognate list). Students will have approximately 28 hours in electives and may also choose a minor to fulfill some of these hours; however, a minor is not required.

Required Courses (33 hours)

COMM 2300 - Interpersonal Communication 3 credit hours
COMM 3300 - Communication Theory in Films 3 credit hours OR
LEAD 3010 - Leadership Theories and Practices 3 credit hours
COMM 3340 - Interview Communication 3 credit hours
COMM 3220 - Small Group Communication 3 credit hours OR
PSY 4380 - Group Dynamics 3 credit hours
ORCO 3240 - Introduction to Organizational Communication 3 credit hours
ORCO 3250 - Organizational Communication in Communities 3 credit hours OR
ORCO 4200 - Multinational Organizations 3 credit hours
ORCO 3245 - Women, Leadership, and Communication 3 credit hours OR
ORCO 3500 - Strategic Communication in Organizations 3 credit hours
ORCO 3650 - Conflict and Organizations 3 credit hours
ORCO 3750 - Organizational Communication Analysis 3 credit hours
ORCO 4500 - Senior Capstone in Organizational Communication 3 credit hours
ORCO 4210 - Applied Organizational Projects 1 to 3 credit hours (3 credit hours) OR
ORCO 4220 - Internship in Organizational Communication 1 to 3 credit hours (3 credit hours)

Curriculum: Organizational Communication

Curricular listings include General Education requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.

Students majoring in Organizational Communication must complete the General Education requirements. The following is a suggested pattern of study. Consult with an advisor before each registration.