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An online Master of Arts in Communication Studies from The University of Alabama can help you develop a deep understanding of the theory and strategy behind impactful, decisive communication. Through the Organizational Leadership specialization you will gain additional skills that are directly applicable to any workplace. The program provides you with the opportunity to study both theoretical and applied aspects of public discussion, negotiation, persuasion and interpersonal communication.

Whether you want to move up in your company or make a career change, this program is designed to help you:

• Understand the role that communication plays in organizational leadership.
• Learn how to apply knowledge about organizational communication to professional experiences.
• Build knowledge about how communication works in organizations to foster effective leadership and improved group and interpersonal dynamics.

The online Master of Arts in Communication Studies with a specialization in Organizational Leadership, consists of 30 credit hours of coursework, including 12 hours within the specialization. The program has no advanced math requirements. Students may complete the program in less than two years by taking two classes per semester.

Organizational Leadership Specialization Courses (12 hours)

• COM 555 Conflict and Negotiation
• COM 560 Group Leadership
• COM 571 Seminar in Organizational Communication Theory
• COM 572 Seminar in Organizational Communication: Assessment and Intervention

Communication Studies Core Theory Courses (12 hours)

• COM 525 Gender and Political Communication
• COM 563 Relational Communication
• COM 575 Technology, Culture and Human Communication or COM 513 Communication and Diversity
• COM 561 Human Communication Theory

Method Requirement Courses (3 hours)

• COM 550 Qualitative Research Methods or MC 550 Research Methods or LS 502 Research Methods

Choose one Option (3 hours)

Professional Option

• COM 598 Professional Project
• Submit a Capstone Portfolio for approval upon completion of coursework and COM 598.

Academic Option

• Approved COM elective course
• Complete a comprehensive exam during the final semester of coursework.