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Communication Studies: Corporate Communication Option

(BA)

Communication is identified as one of the top skills required in any organization.  This option provides students with the knowledge, values, perspectives and skills necessary to understand the roles, functions, strategies, and management of positions within organizations with high communication demands.

Total Major Semester Hours: 45

Department Core

Total Semester Hours: 12

CMN 2010
Introduction to Communication Theories.  (3 credits)
CMN 2020
Communication Research.  (3 credits)
CMN 2030
Applied Communication.  (3 credits)
CMN 2040
Argumentation and Critical Thinking.  (3 credits)

Option Core

Total Semester Hours: 18

CMN 2630
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication.  (3 credits)
CMN 2650
Introduction to Organizational Communication.  (3 credits)
CMN 3100
Persuasion.  (3 credits)
CMN 3300
Interviewing.  (3 credits)
CMN 3650
Communication in Organizations.  (3 credits)
CMN 4650
Simulation in Organizational Communication.  (3 credits)

Electives

Total Semester Hours: 15

Selected in consultation with an advisor.

Information sourced from the 2005-2006 EIU Undergraduate Catalog.