Strategic Communication at Ozarks

Major

The communications major is designed to provide students with a balanced background in the study of the theories of communications, examination of specific communication skills, and opportunities to apply those skills and knowledge in both general and pre-professional situations. Courses for the major are designed to help students to think logically and creatively, to listen effectively, and to express their ideas in written or oral forms suitable for varied media-related situations.

Intended Student Outcomes for the Communications Major
The communications major at the University of the Ozarks strives to achieve the following student outcomes:
1. Students will develop career goals and a plan for professional development to reach those goals.
2. Students will think critically about messages (media or other) and the responsibilities of both the producers and receivers of those messages.
3. Students will demonstrate an ability to work with others in pre-professional settings (interpersonal effectiveness).
4. Students will produce written documents of professional quality.
5. Students will demonstrate good oral presentation skills.
6. Students will demonstrate mastery of media production skills.
7. Students will develop a personal code of ethics.

Requirements for a Major

A degree in strategic communication requires the following:

Core Requirements:
COM 1013, SCM 1033, SCM 3303, SCM 4313, SCM 4323, two writing courses (selected from the following courses: RTV 2053, RTV 2063, COM 3183 or SCM 4213)

Eighteen hours of electives (will be chosen in consultation with an advisor):
SCM 2033, COM 2083, COM 3103, COM 3183, COM 4003, SCM 4103, SCM 4213, SCM 4783, SCM 4991-4993, RTV 2053, RTV 2063, RTV 2074, RTV 3603, BSA 3003, ENG 3013, ENG 3023, ENG 3033, MGT 3203, MGT 4213, MKT 1003, MKT 3103, MKT 4113, MKT 4203, PLS 3043, PLS 4023, PSY 2053, PSY 3043

Students will be strongly advised to do at least one internship during their academic career, but internships will not count toward the hours for the major.

Prospective students are encouraged to view Ozarks suggested eight semester plans before pursuing a degree in Strategic Communication.

Minor

For those interested in a minor in Strategic Communication at Ozarks, click here.

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