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Communication Studies
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5000 N Willamette Blvd.
Portland OR 97203
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Communication Studies: Organizational Communication, B.S.

The Bachelor of Science program in organizational communication educates students to communicate effectively and ethically in modern organizations.

Students complete communication and business courses that provide insights into the concepts and practices that underlie human and technical organizational communication systems.

This major can prepare students for graduate study in organizational communication or for professional careers in fields such as corporate communication, public relations, or personnel.

University Core Requirements -- 39 hours

College Requirements, B.S.

Hrs.
3	PHL 33x -- Metaphysics
24	Electives

Major Requirements -- 48 hours

Hrs.
3	CST 101 - Introduction to Communication Studies
3	CST 107 - Effective Public Speaking
3	CST 320 - Rhetorical Theory and Criticism
3	CST 225 - Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication
3	CST 332 - Small Group Communication
3	CST 352 - Writing and Reporting
3	CST 300 - Communication Research
3	CST 301 - Media and Society
3	CST 433 - Organizational Communication Management
15	Major electives (15 hours of selected upper-division communication courses)

Human Resources Track

Major Requirements (Business Courses) - 12 hours

Hrs.

BUS 200 -- Entrepreneurial Marketing

BUS 462 -- Human Resource Management

BUS 442 -- Cross Cultural Management

3
or
or

BUS 360 -- Organizational Behavior
BUS 364 -- Managing Innovation and Change
BUS 380-- Family Business and Small Business Management

Public Relations/Advertising Track
Major Requirements (Business Courses) -- 12 hours
Hrs.
3	BUS 200 -- Entrepreneurial Marketing
3	BUS 370 -- Marketing Research
3	BUS 371 -- Consumer Behavior
3	BUS 443 -- International Marketing Management
or
3	BUS 471 -- Integrated Marketing Communications

Total Credit Hours - 120
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Communication Studies: Organizational Communication, B.S.

College Requirements, B.S.

Major Requirements -- 48 hours

Human Resources Track

Public Relations/Advertising Track