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| Communication Studies Organizational Communication Track |
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The pursuit of the organizational communication track within the Communication Studies Department will enable you to not only increase your understanding of communication and its impact on complex organizations, but also to enhance your effectiveness as a member of various organizations. The procurement of good communication skills is essential regardless of what employment sector you wish to enter. Numerous courses within this track focus on a plethora of skills which will allow you to hone your abilities as a communicator within this context and guide you through society’s changing career demands. For example, covered in this track are the skills you will need for success in different interviewing scenarios. By learning employee, performance and persuasive interviewing skills, you will be more adept at seeking the proper job, meeting a client’s needs, and performing more effectively within an organization. Small group communication is also central to the functioning of organizations. Problem-solving techniques, conflict management styles, and group member roles are but a few of the skills you will acquire which will also enhance the success of both you and your organization. In addition, superior-subordinate communication and the various leadership styles present within organizations will allow you to improve your communication skills as your role changes during your tenure within your organization. Finally, an understanding of organizational culture and its components will allow you to make accurate assessments about an organization’s “personality,” ensuring a proper “fit” between you and a new organization if a change in employment is desired. As you can see, the organizational communication track will provide you with an abundance of applicable skills which will transcend the various positions, stages of employment, and organizational types you may experience in today’s dynamic job market. Careers The following is a brief list of careers relating to this specific track which can be found in Pathways to Communication Careers in the 21st Century, provided by the National Communication Association:
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