Organizational and Professional Communication Specialization (SJNY Long Island)

Students completing this updated specialization within our major will graduate well-prepared for graduate study or careers in the business world. They will be prepared for successful and fulfilling careers in the areas of business management, advertising, marketing, public relations, politics, and more.

Required Courses: 24 Credits

SPC 102 - Introduction to Human Communication 3 credits.
SPC 115 - Voice and Diction 3 credits.
SPC 204 - Interpersonal Communication 3 credits.
SPC 206 - Business and Professional Communication 3 credits.
SPC 207 - Public Speaking 3 credits.
SPC 300 - The Art of Influence: Persuasive Communication 3 credits.
SPC 415 - Rhetoric and Popular Culture 3 credits.
SPC 430 - Critical Issues in Communication Studies 3 credits.

Additional Courses: (12 Credits)

SPC 205 - Intercultural Communication 3 credits.
SPC 208 - Listening Theories and Applications 3 credits.
SPC 222 - Nonverbal Communication 3 credits.
SPC 317 - Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 credits.
SPC 330 - Rhetorical Communication through the Ages 3 credits.
SPC 360 - Small Group Discussion 3 credits.
SPC 365 - Educational Theatre 3 credits.
SPC 403 - Internship in Communication Studies 3 credits.
BUS 100 - Process of Management 3 credits.
BUS 130 - Organizational Behavior 3 credits.
Up to three credits of additional/other related coursework approved by Communication Studies Department Chair
* All students must complete:
- The required departmental core of: SPC 102 & 115, & 204.
- A total of two or more 300-level SPC courses
- A total of one or more 400-level SPC courses

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Organizational and Professional Communication Specialization (SJNY Long Island)

Required Courses: 24 Credits

Additional Courses: (12 Credits)