Unruh School of Character in Leadership

The Unruh School of Character in Leadership was established to meet growing need for ethical leaders of character and integrity. Through interdisciplinary study at the undergraduate and graduate levels the Unruh School of Character in Leadership guides individuals in learning leadership skills at the apprentice, practitioner, and developer levels. The core ethos of the School’s philosophy stems from a position of service for the greater good of all.

Mission Statement

As an academic community dedicated to pursuing knowledge in an atmosphere of Christian love, the University of Jamestown recognizes the need for leaders of integrity and courage. The Unruh School of Character in Leadership prepares students by developing the knowledge, values, attitudes, and skills that will enable them to live and lead with character and integrity.

Communication Mission Statement

The Communication programs at the University of Jamestown are designed as part of an undergraduate liberal arts education that provides students with theoretical and practical life experiences in all aspects of communication.

The mission of this program is to provide students with a solid understanding of the communication discipline and its relevance to their lives; to prepare students for further education, career, and life beyond the University of Jamestown. The program is dedicated to students’ needs and has recently revised and improved its foundation and core teachings, developing new courses and content based on regular and thorough assessment of industry needs and the communications environment.

Undergraduate Degree Programs

• Religion-Philosophy, BA
• Communication - Human Resource and Organizational Communication, BA
• Communication - Interpersonal Communication, BA
• Communication - Online Journalism and Social Media, BA
• Communication - Sports Communication, BA
• Communication Studies, BA (online)
• Digital Design, BA

Minors

• Character in Leadership Minor
• Christian Ministry Minor
• Philosophy Minor
• Religion Minor
• Communication Minor
• Communication - Online Journalism and Social Media Minor
• Communication Studies Minor (online)
• Digital Design Minor

Graduate Degree Programs

• Doctor of Leadership
• Master of Arts in Leadership

Graduate Certificates

• Graduate Certificate in Business Leadership
• Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership
• Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership
• Graduate Certificate in Sports Leadership

Courses

• Leadership Courses - Undergraduate (LDRS)
• Leadership Courses - Graduate (LDRS)
• Philosophy Courses (PHIL)
• Religion Courses (REL)
• Communication Courses (COMM)
• Communication Studies Courses (CMST)
• Computer Science Courses (CS)
• Digital Design Courses (DIG)

Faculty

Unruh School of Character in Leadership Faculty