Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication

Lewis University

Effective communication is more than words. It is persuasion. It is rhetoric. It is gestures, body language and facial expressions.This Organizational Communication degree program prepares you for careers that demand an intricate understanding of human interaction in both interpersonal and organizational settings. You will:Develop skills in human recognition, including praise and critiqueDevelop approaches to resolving conflict, supporting collaboration and celebrating diversity through communicationsLearn how to present your ideas effectivelyPrepare for a career managing small group dynamics, organizational communication and cultural differencesWhether you are looking to pursue a career in marketing, public relations, law, politics, human resources or more, an Organizational Communication degree from Lewis University will provide you with the diverse and vital communication skills to succeed there. The Organizational Communication major is designed for the student who seeks to understand and improve the practice of sharing meaning in a technical and global world. Students learn primary theories of how people use verbal and nonverbal symbols to present and advocate ideas, to form relationships, to manage conflict, to solve problems and make decisions collaboratively and ethically, to enter and impact organizations, to lead, and to establish and maintain cultures. This major is an excellent preparation for a career in management, customer service, public service, sales, public relations, or as a pre-law program.

College of Humanities, Fine Arts and Communications