Organizational Communication
Have you ever tried to motivate a team to work hard and meet the deadline? Or tried to solve a conflict in a work team? Or wondered what aspects of an organization help with the prevention of accidents and failures? As a student in Organizational Communication, you will learn to become mindful communicators, systems thinkers, and problem solvers on the human side of organizations. You learn how to solve conflicts, prevent accidents, execute organization-wide research, diagnose and solve challenges to fulfill the organizational mission.
You will take courses in Organizational Communication, Consulting, Organizational Accidents and High Reliability, Small Group Communication, Intercultural Communication, Training and Development, Health Communication, Meaning of Work, Diversity, and Research in Organizational Culture.
Preparing You For Success
The Organizational Communication students at Bradley regularly present their undergraduate research at the annual Student Research Expo.
In your Org Com classes you will meet guest speakers from Caterpillar, Inc., Peoria International Airport, OSF Saint Francis Hospital, CGN Global, Peoria Emergency Management, Peoria Fire, Peoria Public Health, among others.
Looking for a student club? The Org Com Club organizes engaging events collaborating creatively with other clubs.
Double major to combine your passions: Organizational Communication & Psychology.
Making Your Mark
You can pair the 39 hrs OC major with any other major/minor at the university. Organizational Communication graduates pursue careers in Corporate Communication, Human Resources, Consulting, Organizational Development, Change Management, Fundraising, Non-profit Leadership, Event Planning, Public Affairs, Health Communication, or graduate studies. Our graduates work at Caterpillar Inc., State Farm, Nestle Purina, Aldi, Target, law firms, educational consulting and talent recruiting firms, throughout the country and abroad. Graduates with a degree in Organizational Communication tend to have a high level of employment after graduation, with above-average return on investment.
Major Requirements
Core Requirements - 9 hrs.
- COM 101: Survey of Communication - 3 hrs.
- COM 300: Communication Theory (WI) - 3 hrs.
- COM 417: Issues & Perspectives in Communication - 3 hrs.
Required Courses - 21 hrs.
- COM 201: Journalistic Writing - 3 hrs.
- COM 219: Intro to Public Relations - 3 hrs.
- COM 292: Intro to Organizational Communication - 3 hrs.
- COM 384: Organizational Accidents (BCC SB, MI) - 3 hrs.
- COM 392: Intro to Organizational Communication Consulting (EL)- 3 hrs.
- COM 393: Small Group Communication - 3 hrs.
- COM 400: Research Methods in Communication - 3 hrs.
Elective Courses - 9 hrs. (choose three)
- COM 305: Persuasion (WI, EL) - 3 hrs.
- COM 315: Intercultural Communication (BCC WC, MI) - 3 hrs.
- COM 318: Health Communication - 3 hrs.
- COM 326: Digital Analytics - 3 hrs.
- COM 327: PR Writing - 3 hrs.
- COM 387: Strategic Communication in Organizational Contexts - 3 hrs.
- COM 388: Social Media Communication - 3 hrs.
- COM 390: Meaning of Work - 3 hrs.
- COM 394: Communication & Conflict Management (BCC SB) - 3 hrs.
- COM 395: Interviewing Communication Processes & Strategy - 3 hrs.
- COM 397: Virtual Team Communication & Collaboration - 3 hrs.
- COM 398: Communication Training & Development - 3 hrs.
- COM 416: Researching Organizational Culture (WI, EL) - 3 hrs.
Total Hours - 39
Course Sequence
Sample program plan information is provided for sample purposes only. Students should consult with their academic advisor about their individual plan for course registration and completion of program requirements.
| First Year - Fall Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| COM 101 | Survey of Communication | 3 hours |
| EHS 120 | The University Experience | 1 hour |
| BA/BS | Elective | 3 hours |
| BCC | Core Course | 3 hours |
| BCC | Core Course | 3 hours |
| BCC | Core Course | 3 hours |
| Total | 16 hours | |
| First Year - Spring Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| COM 103 | The Oral Communication Process | 3 hours |
| COM 201 | Journalistic Writing | 3 hours |
| BA/BS | Elective | 3 hours |
| BCC | Core Course | 3 hours |
| BCC | Core Course | 3 hours |
| Total | 15 hours | |
| Sophomore - Fall Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| COM 219 | Public Relations | 3 hours |
| COM 292 | Organizational Communication | 3 hours |
| BA/BS | Elective | 3 hours |
| BA/BS | Elective | 3 hours |
| BCC | Core Course | 3 hours |
| Total | 15 hours | |
| Sophomore - Spring Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| COM 305 | The Persuasive Process | 3 hours |
| COM 392 | Intro to Organizational Communication Consulting | 3 hours |
| BA/BS | Elective | 3 hours |
| BCC | Core Course | 3 hours |
| BCC | Core Course | 3 hours |
| Total | 15 hours | |
| Junior - Fall Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| COM 300 | Communication Theory | 3 hours |
| COM 393 | Small Group Communication | 3 hours |
| BCC | Core Course | 3 hours |
| BCC | Core Course | 3 hours |
| COM | Internship | 3 hours |
| Total | 15 hours | |
| Junior - Spring Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| COM 400 | Research Methods | 3 hours |
| COM 394 | Conflict Management | 3 hours |
| BA/BS | Elective | 3 hours |
| BCC | Core Course | 3 hours |
| BCC | Core Course | 3 hours |
| Total | 15 hours | |
| Senior - Fall Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| COM 384 | Organizational Accidents | 3 hours |
| COM 416 | Researching Communication in Organizational Culture | 3 hours |
| BA/BS | Elective | 3 hours |
| BCC | Core Course | 3 hours |
| BCC | Core Course | 3 hours |
| Total | 15 hours | |
| Senior - Spring Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| COM 417 | Issues and Perspectives in Communication | 3 hours |
| BA/BS | Elective | 3 hours |
| BA/BS | Elective | 3 hours |
| BA/BS | Elective | 3 hours |
| BCC | Core Course | 3 hours |
| Total | 15 hours | |
Total Hours: 121