Organizational Communication

Subsequent Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirements

The Subsequent Bachelor of Science degree is open to those who have a baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university. Each candidate for a subsequent degree must successfully complete in residence at Franklin University a minimum of 30 credit hours of 200 level courses or above, of which a minimum of 16 credit hours must be in major area courses at the 300 or 400 level. If the student is a previous Franklin bachelor of science degree graduate, the 30 credits must be earned after the first Franklin B.S. degree was awarded. If the required courses for a subsequent degree total less than 30 credit hours, the student may take Free Elective courses to achieve residency.

The following degree requirements are from the current Franklin University Academic Bulletin. If you began your coursework before the current academic year, please contact your SSA for your degree requirements. Always confirm your degree requirements with your SSA.

General Education Core (12 hours)

• 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 321** - Learning Strategies (2)

*Students also must 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)

• MKTG 325 - Public Relations (4)
• ORGC 300 - Organizational Communication (4)
• ORGC 425 - Media & Crisis Communication (4)
• ORGC 445 - Public Relations & Promotional Strategy (4)
• ORGC 495 - Integrated Organizational Communication (4)
• Major Area Electives (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)

A minimum GPA of 2.25 is required in the major area, and each major area course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better to count toward degree requirements. Computer Literacy is a General Education prerequisite. Students with computer experience will have the option of completing a free placement exam to waive this prerequisite.

Business Principles (BSAD 110) is a Business Core prerequisite. Transfer students with the equivalent of four business courses are not required to take Business Principles. Each degree candidate must show transfer credit for, or meet the requirements listed above, and any necessary prerequisites.

The Organizational Communication Program also offers a Bachelor of Science Degree, Minor and Joint Programs of Study: B.S., Organizational Communication/M.S. in Marketing & Communication.