Communication - BA

 

The Communication program combines the liberal arts philosophy of Ottawa University with knowledge within the discipline of communication to help students perform effectively in a wide range of personal, professional and educational settings. It promotes analysis, synthesis and evaluation of communication theory such as interpersonal, small group, organizational, and intercultural. Students in this major develop critical-thinking skills and an awareness of cultural and social diversity; students develop their communication abilities and learn processes to achieve desired outcomes in a variety of settings and audiences. As part of the major, students will develop a philosophy for ethical, moral and lawful treatment of communication stakeholders.  The major prepares students for graduate study and/or such careers as public relations, sales, radio, television, film, journalism, photography, publishing, advertising, consulting, arts communication, government, business and law.

 

Degree Requirements

Required Courses

COM 11023SPEECH PREPARATION AND DELIVERY

COM 20165MEDIA WRITING

COM 30163INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

COM 30363ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION

COM 40164INTERNATIONAL/INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

COM 40464PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATION

COM 49100SEMINAR IN APPLIED COMMUNICATION

COM 30263SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION

Additional course to meet credits required in major