The Department of 专业的研究 delivers courses and support for students in the areas of communications and 业务. The overarching goal of the department is to give our students the tools to become the 下一个 generation of entrepreneurs, 业务 leaders and professionals. 有了这个目标, we introduce students to professionalism through coursework, 俱乐部, 还有实践实习.
By modeling and practicing communication skills, we promote our students’ ability:
- 积极倾听
- 批判性思考
- To express themselves clearly
- To advocate for themselves effectively
The 专业的研究 department focuses on collaboration and leadership and inspires entrepreneurship and innovation.
其中一部分是 Landmark Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program (飞跃), which provides funding for student innovation teams to develop an idea or product and seek additional outside funding for further development. The Idea Lab is a makerspace sponsored by 飞跃 for experimentation and testing of new approaches and products.
飞跃 is just one of several integrated cocurricular aspects of the 专业的研究 department. The department offers courses in 媒体制作 with our campus TV station and WLMC广播电台, and with the student-run magazine, 的声音.
The learning continues after school hours with 俱乐部 and other activities. Not only can students pursue interests in entertainment, 社交媒体, 和新闻, but they may gain experiences with 市场营销 and 公共关系.
Many credit-bearing and resume-building internships are associated with the 专业的研究 department. Learn to work with a team, in an office or out in the field. Come to understand first-hand about professional responsibilities and how to interact with clients and the public. A wide range of internships for nearly every interest are available.
学位课程
Associate of Arts 商业研究
The Business Program’s Professional Business Core provides students with a basic understanding of the 业务 environment, 管理理论, 市场营销, 会计实务. The specific requirements allow students to select a course of study that prepares them to seek entry-level managerial positions or to transfer to a four-year institution as 业务 majors.
Bachelor of Arts 在沟通 and Entrepreneurial Leadership
The Bachelor of Arts 在沟通 and Entrepreneurial Leadership degree focuses on project management, 团队建设, and ethics to prepare our students for entry-level jobs in fields such as civic organizing, 媒体制作, 公共关系, 业务, and other positions that require organizational leadership and development.
The degree provides progressive and relevant preparation to address today’s increasingly complex work environment of global expansiveness, 文化的碰撞, and accelerating pace of technology
选择你的重点:
B.A. 在沟通 and Entrepreneurial Leadership majors choose from one of two strands as a solid foundation on a career path:
- Leadership for Organizational and Social Change
- Multimodal Communication and Storytelling
