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.

General Education Core ( 50 hours)

• COMM 120 - College Writing (4)
• COMM 320 - Business and Professional Communication (4)
• COMP 106 - Introduction to Spreadsheets (1)
• COMP 108 - Introduction to Databases (1)
• ECON 210 - Introduction to Microeconomics (4) OR
  ECON 220 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (4)
• MATH 215* - Statistical Concepts (4)
• PF 305 - Global Issues (4)
• PF 321** - Learning Strategies (2)
• SPCH 100 - Speech Communication (4) OR
  COMM 150 - Interpersonal Communication (4)
• Humanities Elective (4)
• Science Elective (4)
• Social and Behavioral Science Elective (4)
• General Education Electives (10)

*Students must also meet the University algebra competency requirement.
** PF 321 must be taken prior to the first BLF course.

Business Core (24 hours)

• ACCT 215 - Financial Accounting (4)
• ACCT 225 - Managerial Accounting (4)
• BSAD 220 - Business Law (4)
• BSAD 312 - Management Theory and Practices (4)
• FINA 301 - Principles of Finance (4)
• MKTG 300 - Marketing (4)

Major Area (28 hours)

• ORGC 321 - Organizational Communication (4)
• ORGC 325 - Public Relations (4)
• ORGC 425 - Media & Crisis Communication (4)
• ORGC 445 - Public Relations & Promotional Strategy (4)
• ORGC 495 - Integrated Organizational Communication (4)
• Major Area Elective (8)*
  *Select 8 hours from the following:
  • BSAD 325 - Organizational Behavior (4)
  • BSAD 460 - Business Ethics for Leaders (4)
  • GRPH 210 - Fundamentals of Graphic Design (4)
  • GRPH 310 - Advanced Graphic Design (4)
  • HRM 300 - Human Resources Management (4)
  • HRM 302 - Training & Development (4)
  • MGMT 320 - Decision Making & Problem Solving (4)
  • MIS 320 - Technical Communication (4) 
  • MKTG 430 - Relationship Marketing (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)
  • OLM 435 - Perspectives on Leadership (4)

University Electives (14 hours)

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

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

• MCM 704 - Framing the Persuasive Message (4)
• MCM 705 - Ethics, Regulation and Society (4)

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

Major Courses for Master of Science (30 hours)

• GRAD 703 - Effectively Communicating & Collaborating (2)
• MBA 716 - Applying Financial and Managerial Accounting Concepts (4)
• MCM 720 - Behavioral Research (4)
• MCM 740 - Design Concepts in Marketing and Communication (4)
• MCM 771 - Communication Theory and Application (4)
• MCM 772 - Marketing Management (4)
• MBA 770 - Leading Organizational Change (4)
• MCM 773 - Applied Marketing and Communication Capstone (4)

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