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Mansfield University 2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Mansfield University 2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Organizational Communication, Bachelor of Science


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Offered by the Department of Communication
Professor Young (chairperson)
Associate Professors Hoy, Wright, L.
Assistant Professors Bernum, Lohrey, Mason, McIntyre, Pieper


Mission Statement – Organizational Communication

The mission of the Organizational Communication program is to serve our students, Mansfield University and our region through academic, extracurricular and cultural activities which promote the development of communication competence, critical analysis, an ethical foundation, respect for diversity, an understanding for the importance of research and recognition of the value of service, thus preparing our students for careers in their chosen fields.

The Organizational Communication program provides students with an extensive background in human communication study in areas such as business and communication, interpersonal communication, and small group communication.  Graduates often seek employment in management, human services, retail, health care, counseling, law or continue to graduate school with the objective of seeking education-based careers.  Qualified students are encouraged to participate in the Department’s successful internship program.

Learning Outcomes

  • Organizational Communication majors will be able to organize people and materials in order to effectively lead and work in a business environment
  • Organizational Communication majors will be able to apply organizational and general communication theories
  • Organizational Communication majors will be able to demonstrate ability to use social media or communication technology effectively.
  • Organizational Communication majors will be able to analyze interpersonal similarities and differences among various diverse populations such as gender, race, and ethnicity
  • Organizational Communication majors will be able to design a targeted oral presentation
  • Organizational Communication majors will be able to assess the nature of conflict.

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