Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Walden University's online B.S. in Communication program with a concentration in Organizational Communication is designed to teach you methods for communicating within different types of corporations or industries. Topics covered in the program's concentration courses include the use of communication to affect corporate change; business communication strategies; communication management in critical situations; and communication concepts relating to employee motivation, conflict management, decision-making processes, and managerial issues. The core curriculum builds a fundamental understanding of communications and covers group communication methods, public relations, technological media, writing techniques, and critical-thinking processes. A capstone allows for the application of theories and methods learned in the program to create a communications plan within a chosen professional environment.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You should have strong interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills before entering Walden University's B.S. in Communication program with a concentration in Organizational Communication. Applicants to Walden Universitys bachelors programs must be at least 24 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent, be an active member of the military or a veteran, or have already earned at least 90 quarter hours of credit. Applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

What Are the Program Requirements?

You will be required to complete 181 quarter credit hours to earn Walden University's B.S. in Communication program with a concentration in Organizational Communication. The curriculum consists of 45 credits of general education courses, 66 credits of core and concentration courses, 65 credits of electives, and a five-credit capstone.

Core Courses

• Developing Student Portfolios for Communication
• Group Presentation and Discussion
• Introduction to Mass Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Essentials of Group and Organizational Communication
• Professional Writing for Successful Communication
• Communicating Through Media and Technology
• Communication and Thought
• Principles of Public Relations
• Critical Thinking
• Intercultural Communication
• Communication Capstone Course

Concentration Courses

• Management and Organizational Behavior
• Organizational Communication
• Crisis Communication

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

After completing Walden University's B.S. in Communication program with a concentration in Organizational Communication, you could seek entry-level jobs in corporate communications for nearly any type of industry. You might be responsible for creating company newsletters, writing internal memos, organizing company publications, or writing corporate Web site content. Positions you could pursue include:

• Corporate communications coordinator
• Corporate relations assistant
• Special events coordinator
• Proofreader

Career opportunities may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

Advanced Degrees

While earning Walden University's B.S. in Communication with a concentration in Organizational Communication could prepare you for entry-level positions in the field, earning a master's degree will likely help with career advancement. Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Graduate degrees you might consider include:

• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Science in Communications
• Master of Science in Corporate and Organizational Communication
• Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Communications