Debate Team
Develop public speaking skills, practice your analytical abilities, and gain confidence while competing as part of an award-winning team.
Overview
Students in the Organizational Communication track will learn to understand and convey important information within organizations such as non-profits, corporations, or government bodies. Whether writing internal company memos, training manuals, or participating in conflict mediation, students will study how to communicate accurately and effectively within any professional group.
Career Application
Organizations require effective communication in order to function and grow. Graduates of this program will leave prepared to become administrators, organizational directors, human resources managers, or company recruitment managers.
Program Highlights
Public Speaking
The public speaking course is a must for those hoping to develop confidence and power in their spoken communication.
Alumni Advice
Annalisa Blackham
Watch Annalisa Blackham speak to USU students about using her degrees in Social Work to help young men in the Philippines during her service in the Peace Corps.
Brad Plothow
Brad Plothow gives advice and information about career options post-graduation at our Alumni Lunch Series.
Rev. Dr. Fatimah Salleh
Rev. Dr. Fatimah Salleh recently shared her experiences following graduating from CHaSS and founding A Certain Work, an organization dedicated to educating on issues of faith, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Jason Nelson
Tune in to watch Jason Nelson (BS JCOM Public Relations & Corporate Communication) discussing interviewing skills.
Lindsay and Lexie Kite
Lindsay and Lexie Kite, creators of Beauty Redefined, talk about how discovered their life passion in the Journalism department here at USU. They give insight on what it took to create a movement and how to balance your passion with your professional life
Lindsay Nelson
Alumna Lindsay Nelson told us that there's a successful career in fundraising that could be waiting for you. Don’t miss out on the advice she shares about cultivating relationships with donors during this episode of our Alumni Lunch Series.
Selma Mlikota
Selma Mlikota, kicks off this year's Alumni Lunch series talking to CHaSS students about how a little grit and self evaluation can get you a long way.
Program Advisor
Related Programs
- Global Communication
- Communication Studies
- Technical Communication and Rhetoric
- Public Relations
- Social Media
Suggested Supplements
- Nonprofit Organizations and Social Entrepreneurship Certificate
- Interfaith Leadership Certificate
- Global Peacebuilding Certificate
Scholarships & Financial Aid
- Utah State University offers many options for financial aid, including university level scholarships and aid available to specific colleges and majors.