SCC 425 - Communication in the Non-profit Organization

Prerequisites, COM 100, or SCC 100 with a minimum grade of B- and COM 295, or SCC 295 with a minimum grade of C. This course focuses on nonprofit organizational communication at the macro and micro levels. Through a combination of readings, case analysis, writings, discussions, and guest speakers, students gain an understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the non-profit sector. Topics included in this class are: organizational identity, change processes, fund-raising, advocacy, stress and burnout, board management and professionalism. Some sections of this course may be offered for communication studies and/or strategic and corporate communication majors only. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits