Brian Householder
Associate Teaching Professor of Communication
Director of Undergraduate Studies in Communication
brian.householder@rutgers.edu
Leadership in Organizations and Community Specialization
Communication majors specializing in Leadership in Organizations and Community graduate ready to lead teams, projects, and programs across businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies.
Work with Outstanding Faculty
Our faculty members bring academic rigor and real-world experience to the classroom, guiding you through the unique communication demands of healthcare professionals and the development of effective communication strategies and skills for use in health intervention and healthcare practice. From designing, implementing, and evaluating public health communication campaigns to solving contemporary and practical problems through health communication and health literacy, our faculty seamlessly blend fundamental theory with real-world applications.
Explore Career Opportunities
This specialization equips you with the skills and expertise needed to lead in today’s complex professional world. Whether you choose to pursue an advanced degree or apply your knowledge in the workplace, you'll be prepared to grow and succeed in a variety of settings:
- Civic Engagement Leadership
- Community Affairs
- Executive-Level Management
- Lobbying and Policymaking
- Organizational Development & Consulting
- Project and Program Management
- Public Administration
- Public Discourse Strategy
Professional and Academic Resources
Specialization Structure and Coursework
This specialization requires a total of six courses (18 credits). If you’re using this specialization to fulfill the Communication major’s degree requirements, at least 6 credits must be at the 400 level. To expand your career options, you can combine specializations as long as you satisfy all the requirements. Consider these combinations and possible career paths.
Accordion Content
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Students must complete the following:
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Choose four elective courses from either Foundational or Supplementary courses.
Foundational Courses
- 04:192:346 Intercultural Communication
- 04:192:347 Information Systems and Communication
- 04:192:356 Group Communication
- 04:192:357 Organizational Communication
- 04:192:403 Conflict Negotiation and Resolution
- 04:192:405 Communication and Gender
- 04:192:432 Communication, Technology and Society
- 04:192:446 Communication and Social Change
- Special Topics: Organizational Change
- Special Topics: Organizational Integration
- Special Topics: Community Communication
- Special Topics: Political Communication
Supplementary Courses
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