Dual Degree

Earn 2 Degrees

You have the option to pursue both your Master’s in Communication and Leadership (COML) and your Master’s in Organizational Leadership (ORGL).

Our dual degree pathway is a terrific choice for anyone who wants to gain more expertise in both communication and leadership, while saving time and money.

Requirements

  • Apply and be accepted to both programs.
  • You must enroll in one program first and then you can enroll in the other program in a following semester, e.g. COML in Fall, ORGL in Spring, COML in Summer, ORGL in Fall, etc.
  • You must apply for graduation from both COML and ORGL at the same time as both degrees must have the same degree granting date.

Program Details

  • 48 Credits
  • 21 Core Credits
  • 27 Elective Credits - you can choose from either program

Required Core Courses

  • COML 595, 597, 598, 599, 602
  • ORGL 600, 605, 610*, 615, 620

Optional Concentrations

  • You can choose to earn a concentration depending on the electives you choose

Once you graduate with one of the degrees, you cannot enroll in the dual degree pathway after the fact.

Questions?
Contact:

Heather Schmitt
Call or Text: (509) 313-6240
Email: schmitth@gonzaga.edu

*ORGL 610 & COML 597, Communication and Leadership Ethics are the same class and cannot be counted as two classes.