Corporate and Organizational Communication - Communication Studies Department

The Department of Communications Studies offers a Corporate and Organizational specialization for individuals interested in a career in communication intensive positions in a variety of organizational environments. Career options available are diverse and are often dependent upon previous advanced education in Communication Studies or experience related to the type of organization involved (large corporation, small business, government, health care, military, education, foundation, service volunteer agency, etc.). Whether the position involves management, sales, public relations, or marketing, success in virtually all positions in the work force is largely dependent on effective communication. The student not desiring a graduate degree may take a 15-hour specialization and be awarded a certificate upon completion. University policy normally permits a maximum of 12 credits obtained as a non-degree student to be applied towards any graduate degree. The certificate credits earned by such a non-degree student may be counted toward a degree completion if the student decides to pursue a graduate degree and is admitted prior to completion of the certificate program. The courses required in this 15-hour program are: Applied Communication Theory; Nonverbal Communication in Organization; Persuasion; and Gender Communication. Classes usually meet on weekends and other times at a convenient site. Comprehensive exams will also be given at this site.

For additional information contact:

WVU Department of Communications Studies
Armstrong Hall
P.O. Box 6293
Morgantown , WV 26506-6293
Phone: (304) 293-3905
http://www.as.wvu.edu/comm/coorg.htm