Interpersonal & Organizational Communication
Communicate with Confidence in Any Setting
Programs in interpersonal and organizational communication allow students to build strong communication skills, which they need for successful careers and relationships. The Interpersonal and Organizational Communication program establishes basic and specialized skills and attitudes necessary for being a servant-leader in the church and world.
The wide range of Interpersonal and Organizational Communication courses offers students a strong and diverse background in communication skills, research, and theory. Graduates may be employed in a variety of fields, including the following: business (operations manager, chief financial officer, marketing specialist, media planner, public relations specialist, customer service representative), education (school counselor, college admissions adviser), human services (family service supervisor), sales (account executive, sales analyst, and claims representative), training and development (management trainer, recruiter), and ministry (minister of membership, minister of assimilation, and office manager). Graduates will also be able to pursue further training in Graduate School in the specialization of their choosing.
Degree
- Bachelor of Arts
- Minor
Location
- On Campus
Graduates completing this degree will be able to:
- Name and explain theoretical concepts central to the discipline, including those applicable to interpersonal, public, and organizational communications contexts and recognize the communication behaviors that reflect those concepts.
- Assess the ethical implications of a given communication behavior in a given concept;
- Evaluate message strategies in interpersonal, public, and organizational contexts;
- Exhibit competence in interpersonal and public communication skills;
- Select and apply communications strategies to establish mutually rewarding social and professional relationships.
Our Graduates Possess These Traits:
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Kingdom Mission
- Cultural Humility
- Self-Understanding
- Written Communication
average net price per year after financial aid
%
acceptance rate for all student applications
student-to-faculty ratio ensuring personalized attention
%
of students who fill out the FAFSA qualify for financial aid
$19,390
average net price per year after financial aid
100%
acceptance rate for all student applications
10:1
student-to-faculty ratio ensuring personalized attention
90%
of students who fill out the FASFA qualify for financial aid
Coursework
Coursework for Interpersonal & Organizational Communications Major
Course Name
- Senior Seminar
- Foundations of Communication Theory
- Organizational Communication
- Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication
- Intercultural Communication
- Communication in Small Groups
- Gender Communication
- Persuasion
- Communication in Change
- Communication in Conflict Management
- Servant Leadership
- Electives
Requirements for a Major
- General Education Requirements – 43 hours
- Bible & Theology Requirements – 40 hours
- Additional Major Requirements – 40 hours
- Total Hours – 123 hours