Organizational Communication for Justice, Law, and Public Safety Studies Majors / Minor

Minor Credit Hours: 18

The Organizational Communication minor for students taking majors in the Justice, Law, and Public Safety Studies department is designed for those students who want to improve their understanding of human nature as it relates to communicating with others. Students will learn to adjust their communication style and strategies relevant to the nature of the communicators. Courses will cover conflict management, problem solving, intercultural influences, and public speaking.

Degree Requirements

Minor: OCCJ

I. Required Courses (12)

COMM-21100Interpersonal Communication

3

COMM-21600Small Group Communication

3

COMM-34900Organizational Communication

3

COMM-35000Intercultural Communication

3

II. Choose 6 credit hours of electives in consultation with an advisor. (6)

III. Students are strongly urged to participate in POLS 32200 Mock Trial-Forensics and/or POLS 32700 Mediation.