Facts about the major in

Organizational Communication

Organizational Communication is an interdisciplinary major, administered by the department of Speech & Theatre.  The major requires 33 hours (11 courses) and an 18 hour Cognate.  A minor is not required, but many students choose to earn one.

According to the Graduating Senior Survey from Fall 2010 and Spring 2011, 97% of ORCO majors said that if they could choose their major again, they would choose the same major. 41% said they planned to earn a master's degree.  ORCO graduates are the best!

Growth of the Organizational Communication major from its beginning in Fall 1999

The Org Com major continues to attract students from diverse races and ethnic groups.  In Fall 2011, Org Com majors included 5 Asians, 19 African Americans, 6 Hispanics, and 3 of two or more races.  There were 44 males and 128 females.  In Spring 2012, Org Com majors included 4 Asians, 25 African Americans, 6 Hispanics, and 5 of two or more races. There were 57 males and 160 females.

Semester	Number of majors
Fall 2012	208
Spring 2012	217
Fall 2011	172
Spring 2011	177
Fall 2010	185
Spring 2010	170
Fall 2009	161
Spring 2009	147
Fall 2008	131
Spring 2008	116
Fall 2007	83
Spring 2007	75
Fall 2006	86
Spring 2006	74
Fall 2005	62
Spring 2005	61
Fall 2004	52
Spring 2004	44
Fall 2003	38

Number of Org Com graduates (summer, fall, spring)

Summer 2012	12
2011-2012	68
2010-2011	73
2009-2010	45
2008-2009	35
2007-2008	25
2006-2007	40
2005-2006	18
2004-2005	29
2003-2004	16
2002-2003	3
2001-2002	4

Number of Org Com Minors
The minor in Organizational Communication was first offered in Fall 2011, and it currently has 29 students.