Applied Communication & Leadership
Effective communication is a necessary part of everything you do at home, play, and work. Your ability is dependent on a particular skill set and various competencies that fit the demands of the situation along with organizational abilities, time-management skills, critical thinking, and the ability to make good decisions; being an effective communicator is central to these important activities. Within Applied Communication there are several distinct, disciplines such as technology, critical, health, intercultural, interpersonal-small group, mass communications, organizational, political, rhetorical, and environmental communication. Other programs and courses include journalism, film criticism, theater, public relations, political science, radio, television, film production and computer-mediated communication.
Common Career Paths
Students with a degree in Applied Communication find employment in areas such as:
- Community Relations Director
- Corporate Communication Director
- Special Events Coordinator
- Health Services Coordinator
- Community Affairs Liaison
- Information Analyst
- Lobbyist
- Publication Editor
Common Salary Ranges
As mentioned above, there’s a long list of career opportunities for those with Applied Communication degrees. But, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2021:
- Medical and Health Services Managers: $119,840
- Information Analyst: $104,840
- Editor: $76,400
Average Tuition Cost
The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.
Applied Communication Major Requirements
Applied Communication majors must choose one of the three available concentrations. Follow the links below for the requirements for each.
Minor Requirements
The Applied Communication and Leadership minor consists of 18 credit hours with at least 9 credit hours with the ACL designator.
NOTE: With approval of the ACL Program Director comparable or substitute courses may be used to fulfill major and minor requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Communication.
NOTE: It is not possible to complete a double major in Applied Communication with a concentration and Leadership Communication; therefore, elective courses in one concentration for the Applied Communication Bachelor of Science degree and the online Leadership Communication minor may not be used to meet the requirements for another Applied Communication concentration or minor
Interested in Methodist University’s Applied Communication program?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Effective communication is a necessary part of everything you do at home, play, and work. Your ability is dependent on a particular skill set and various competencies that fit the demands of the situation along with organizational abilities, time-management skills, critical thinking, and the ability to make good decisions; being an effective communicator is central to these important activities. Within Applied Communication there are several distinct, disciplines such as technology, critical, health, intercultural, interpersonal-small group, mass communications, organizational, political, rhetorical, and environmental communication. Other programs and courses include journalism, film criticism, theater, public relations, political science, radio, television, film production and computer-mediated communication.
Students with a degree in Applied Communication find employment in areas such as:
- Community Relations Director
- Corporate Communication Director
- Special Events Coordinator
- Health Services Coordinator
- Community Affairs Liaison
- Information Analyst
- Lobbyist
- Publication Editor
Mission
Faculty in Applied Communication and Leadership Program educate, equip, and enrich future leaders for success in careers in public affairs, organizational communication and leadership, and health care through theory and practice of effective communication and leadership behaviors.
Goals
- Students will understand the nature and dynamics of communication for effective careers in a variety of fields in public affairs, organizations, health care, and leadership communication.
- Students will learn the importance of open, honest, and ethical communication.
- Students will be proficient in the preparation, research, organization, and delivery of public speeches and presentations.
- Students will be proficient in demonstrating effective listening skills.
- Students will understand and demonstrate effective interpersonal communication and leadership skills needed in the initiation, development, and maintenance of relationships at play, home, and work.
Contact
Anicca Cox, Ph.D.
