Communication Studies - Applied Leadership Emphasis, Online BS

Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media. Respond to requests for information from the media or designate an appropriate spokesperson or information source. Establish or maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, or public interest groups. Plan or direct development or communication of programs to maintain favorable public or stockholder perceptions of an organization’s accomplishments, agenda, or environmental responsibility. Study the objectives, promotional policies, or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies that will influence public opinion or promote ideas, products, or services.

Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved. Use mediation techniques to facilitate communication between disputants, to further parties’ understanding of different perspectives, and to guide parties toward mutual agreement.

*Note that some positions and some states have different regulations and requirements to become a mediator. While this degree could be enough, you may need to complete certifications on top of your bachelor’s degree.

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization. Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems. Advise managers on organizational policy matters, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes. Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Perform staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.

Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management. Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning. Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations. Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors. With an emphasis in leadership, the focus of research will be related to the following: negotiations, persuasion, team communications, public relations, organizational communication, etc.

Plan, direct, and/or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges. Advise students on issues such as course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions. Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of personnel, including support staff engaged in administering academic institutions, departments, or alumni organizations. Work directly with students and assisting them through their educational journey.

First, determine which category of student you are:

• New Student – A matriculated student who has never attended any college or university, including students who earned credit before graduating from high school.
  These students are NOT concurrent enrollment or early enrollment students.
• Transfer Student – A matriculated student who, after high school graduation, attended another college or university and did not attend Utah Tech University.
• Returning Student – A matriculated student who previously attended Utah Tech University after high school graduation but has not attended in three or more semesters, including students who may have attended another college or university since they were enrolled at Utah Tech University.
• International Student – A matriculated or non-matriculated student who is not a U.S. citizen and has not received immigrant status from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.
• Non-degree Seeking – A non-matriculated student attending college classes for personal interest, enrichment, or growth.
• Home Schooled – Taught at home using other approved curriculum. Certified by Parent/Guardian.

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1. Completed application
2. $35.00 non-refundable fee
3. Official high school transcripts or GED scores
4. Test results (ACT, SAT, Accuplacer)
   • If you are a transfer student, we need official college transcripts for all schools attended. If transferring more than 24 credits, however, then high school transcripts/test scores are not required. Submitting test scores may still be helpful, though, depending on which classes you are enrolling in for prerequisite checking.
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