Waldorf’s Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership combines a unique blend of leadership strategy and the flexibility to choose from a full slate of concentration options, each focused on real-world leadership applications. Concentrations range from industry-related areas to applied leadership specialties. With this program’s comprehensive leadership foundation coupled with its integration of applied concentrations, a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership is a versatile program that provides strong preparation for a variety of careers.
Leadership Communication Concentration
Develop one of the most valuable skills for any professional: leadership communication. This skill is important for creating relationship networks, influencing and inspiring people, and collaborating effectively. Waldorf’s Leadership Communication concentration is designed for both current and aspiring leaders and offers built-in flexibility, so you can focus on aspects of leadership communication that best match your goals. Are your goals focused on leading and promoting your organization through social media, public relations, or strategies for communication during times of crisis? Are your goals focused on relationship aspects of leadership communication? Or, would you like to become a more skilled public speaker? You choose the combination of courses that fit your goals!
Estimated time to complete this bachelor’s degree program is four years with full-time enrollment.
This program is available online only.
B.A./B.S. Degree Requirements
- Completion of the core curriculum and the curriculum for the major, totaling 120 credits
- A grade of C or higher in all coursework in the major and, if applicable, in the concentration(s)
- 2.00 cumulative grade point average for work completed at Waldorf
- Minimum of 36 upper-division credit hours
Review the complete list of core requirements for this program.
| Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 60 |
| Courses Required for Major | 24 |
| Concentration | 12 |
| Remaining Professional Electives | 24 |
| Core Requirements | 60 |
| Grand Total: | 120 |
| Prefix | Number | Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY | 4510 | Attitudes and Persuasion | 3 |
| Choose three from the following: | |||
| ORG | 3800 | Leadership across Generations | 3 |
| ORG/BUS | 4080 | Creative Thinking and Problem Solving | 3 |
| COM | 1010 | Graphic Core* | 3 |
| COM | 1020 | Digital Core* | 3 |
| COM | 2040 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
| COM | 4220 | Public Relations Skills | 3 |
| COM | 4360 | Crisis Management | 3 |
| SPC | 1010 | Speech Communications | 3 |
| Total Concentration Credit Hours: | 12 | ||
* Please see course descriptions in Online Programs Catalog for hardware/software requirements.
If you have a significant amount of completed post secondary coursework or specialized training that you would like to transfer, consider the BAS Organizational Leadership – Leadership Communication program.