Program Description

Organizational Communication professionals study the role of communication in increasing corporate productivity and employee satisfaction. KSU is the only Georgia institution offering an undergraduate concentration in Organizational Communication. Organizational Communication students learn the skills they need to develop employee training programs, training manuals, and employee handbooks. Students also conduct communication audits at area companies to measure employee satisfaction with company communication practices. Students often intern in corporate human resources or training and development departments.

The Organizational and Professional Communication major requires 18 credit hours of lower division course work (1000-2000 level) comprising various offerings, both inside and outside of the communication discipline, which serve as important groundwork leading to advanced studies. Lower division offerings include basic courses in communication research, visual communication, public speaking, writing, organizational communication careers, and an introductory course in organizational communication.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

1. Become knowledgeable about and prepared for Organizational and Professional Communication careers.
2. Combine theory with Organizational and Professional Communication skills.
3. Develop beginning to advanced writing, speaking, and research skills as they progress through the program.
4. Conduct advanced needs assessment and training program design and delivery 
5. Develop digital production skills in video, audio, and document design.
6. Be strongly encouraged to enroll in internships for academic credit to strengthen their ability to compete for post-graduate employment.
7. Have a faculty mentor in creating a portfolio of professional quality Organizational and Professional Communication materials for internship and job placement.
8. Learn intercultural communication skills that will prepare them to work in global business environments.

 This program is a part of the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences .

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s general admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment requirements. 

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements