Organizational Communication

Joint Programs of Study: Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Organizational
Communication / M.S. in Marketing & Communication Requirements 
154 semester hours

The Joint Programs of Study option affords Franklin University undergraduate students, who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree at Franklin University, the opportunity to enroll in graduate coursework that may serve as university elective coursework in meeting the hour requirement for the Baccalaureate degree. Students pursuing this option generally complete both the Baccalaureate and Masters degrees in less time and fewer hours than pursuing the two degrees consecutively.

Acceptance into one of the undergraduate programs of study at Franklin University does not ensure or guarantee acceptance into a Franklin University graduate program. Students must meet the admission requirements of the graduate program and be admitted into a graduate program of study in order to pursue the Joint Programs of Study option. Each program of study in the graduate program is governed by its respective program criteria and academic standards set forth in the Academic Bulletin. Application for enrollment into a graduate program must be submitted two terms prior to commencing graduate level coursework. Undergraduate students who are accepted into one of the graduate programs will be concurrently enrolled in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. Any graduate course used in the undergraduate area may not be counted if a grade of "C" or less is earned.

It is recommended that students planning to pursue Joint Programs of Study discuss their plans with their SSA.

Fundamental General Education Core (24 hours)
All courses must be at the 100 or 200 level

• Minimum of three semester hours of English Composition (if the course does not have a research paper component, COMM 130 Research Paper, two semester credits, is also required)
  Choose COMM 120 College Writing.
• Minimum of three semester hours of Mathematics (at least one mathematics or statistics course beyond the level of intermediate algebra)
  Choose from MATH 160 College Algebra, MATH 180 Applied Calculus, MATH 210 Finite Mathematics, MATH 220 Business Calculus, or MATH 215 Statistical Concepts.
• Minimum of six semester hours of Sciences (two science courses, with one having a laboratory component)
  Choose from the Science discipline.
• Minimum of six semester hours of Social and Behavioral Sciences (which must be in at least two different disciplines)
  Choose from the Anthropology, Economics, Psychology, and Sociology disciplines.
• Minimum of six semester hours of Arts and Humanities
  Choose from the Humanities discipline.

Additional General Education Requirements (26 hours)

• COMP 106 - Introduction to Spreadsheets (1)
• COMP 107 - Introduction to Web Authoring (1)
• HUMN 210 - Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking Skills (2)
• HUMN 305 - Global Issues (4)
• MATH 215* - Statistical Concepts (4)
• PF 321 - Learning Strategies (2)
• PSYC 110** - General Psychology (4)
• SOCL 110** - Introduction to Sociology (4)
• SPCH 100 - Speech Communication (4)

*Select another General Education Elective if MATH 215 is used in the Fundamental General Education Core.
**Select another Social Science elective if either PSYC 110 or SOCL 110 is used in the Fundamental General Education Core.

Professional Core (24 hours)

• BSAD 312 - Management Theory and Practices (4)
• COMM 150 - Interpersonal Communication (4)
• COMM 315 - Communication Ethics (4)
• COMM 320 - Business and Professional Communication (4)
• MKTG 300 - Marketing (4)
• PSYC 204 – Principles of Motivation (4)

University Electives (14 hours)

Any undergraduate courses offered by the University except developmental education courses.

Major Area (28 hours)

• ORGC 321 - Organizational Communication (4)
• ORGC 335 - Communication in Groups and Teams (4)
• ORGC 345 - Interactive Communication and Research (4)
• ORGC 400 - Intercultural Communication (4)
• ORGC 460 - Strategic Communication (4)
• ORGC 495 - Organizational Communication Capstone (4)
• Major Area Elective (4)*
  *Select 4 hours from the following:
  • HRM 300 - Human Resources Management (4)
  • HUMN 341 - Popular Culture (4)
  • MKTG 332 - Marketing Research (4)
  • MKTG 430 - Relationship Marketing (4)
  • MKTG 450 - Global Marketing (4)
  • MIS 320 - Technical Communication (4) 
  • ORGC 410 - Organizational Communication Internship (1-4)
  • ORGC 480 - Special Topics in Organizational Communication (4)
  • ORGC 499 - Independent Studies in Organizational Communication (1-4)
  • PBRL 425 - Crisis and Media Communication (4)
  • PBRL 450 - Rhetoric and Social Influence (4)
  • PSYC 325 - Coaching in Organizations (4)
  • SOCL 345 - Sociology of Work and Organizations (4)

Graduate-Level Courses for Bachelor of Science Degree (8 hours)

• MCM 711* - Media and Technology (4)
• MCM 713 - Communication and Persuasion (4)

*MCM 707 - MCM Foundations (2) is a prerequisite for this course.

The bachelor's degree will be awarded upon completion of all requirements listed above.

Major Courses for Master of Science Completion (30 hours)

• MCM 707 - MCM Foundations (2)
• MCM 721 - Design Concepts (4)
• MCM 723 - Metrics and Analytics (4)
• MCM 727 - Behavioral Research (4)
• MCM 731 - Applied Communication Theory (4)
• MCM 733 - Applied Marketing Theory (4)
• MCM 737 - Management and Leadership (4)
• MCM 741 - MCM Capstone (4)

The Organizational Communication Program also offers a Bachelor of Science Degree, Subsequent Bachelor of Science Degree and Minor.