Leadership Communication
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 Leadership Communication, there are several distinct disciplines such as technology, critical listening, intercultural, interpersonal, small group, mass communications, organizational, political, rhetorical, and environmental communication. Other programs and courses include journalism, film criticism, persuasion, public relations, political science, radio, television, film production, and computer-mediated communication.
Common Career Paths
Some of the top jobs for those with Leadership Communication bachelor degrees include:
- Community relations director
- Corporate communication director
- Special events coordinator
- Health services coordinator
- Community affairs liaison
- Information analyst
- Lobbyist
- Publication editor
- Speechwriter
- Communication consultant
- Labor relations specialist
- Military
- Government contractor
Common Salary Ranges for Graduates
As mentioned above, there’s a long list of career opportunities for those with Leadership 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:
- Social and community service manager: $69,480
- Media and communication worker: $50,820
- Writer and author: $60,910
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.
Interested in Methodist University’s Leadership Communication program?
If you have questions, reach out to John Edwards using the contact infor listed at the bottom of the page. If you’re ready to apply today, click the button below!
Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the top jobs for those with Leadership Communication bachelor degrees include:
- Community relations director
- Corporate communication director
- Special events coordinator
- Health services coordinator
- Community affairs liaison
- Information analyst
- Lobbyist
- Publication editor
- Speechwriter
- Communication consultant
- Labor relations specialist
- Military
- Government contractor
No, currently Methodist University’s Leadership Communication program is offered on campus. However, our Leadership Communication program will best prepare you for a career in the field.
Major Requirements
Required Courses (9 credits)
- ACL 4700 Applied Communication Project (3 s.h.)
- ACL 4900 Internship (3 s.h.)
- LSS 3000 Principles of Leadership (3 s.h.)
Elective Courses (21 credits)
Choose 21 s.h. from the following:
- ACL 1500 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (3 s.h.)
- ACL 1510 Speech Communication (3 s.h.)
- ACL 2540 Strategic Business and Professional Communication (3 s.h.)
- ACL 2710 Effective Interpersonal Communication (3 s.h.)
- ACL 2750 Small Group Communication Skills (3 s.h.)
- ACL 3400 Theories and Techniques of Effective Listening (3 s.h.)
- ACL 3700 Results-Oriented Persuasion (3 s.h.)
- ACL 3750 Small Group Communication Skills (3 s.h.)
- ACL 3900 Collaborative Conflict Management (3 s.h.)
- LSS 3250 Theories and Techniques of Leadership (3 s.h.)
- LSS 3400 Issues in Contemporary Leadership (3 s.h.)
- LSS 3750 Future-Oriented Leadership (3 s.h.)
- MSL 1010 Intro to the Army and Critical Thinking (1 s.h.)
- MSL 1020 Intro to Tactical Leadership (1 s.h.)
- MSL 2010 Leadership and Decision Making (2 s.h.)
- MSL 2020 Foundations of Tactical Leadership (2 s.h.)
Contact
John W. Edwards II, Ed.D.
