COM 4433 Interpersonal Communication

Three hours

Students analyze and create messages used to manage personal relationships in social and professional contexts. By examining research, theory and processes of interpersonal communication, students learn important principles for managing impressions and building rapport, identifying needs and seeking influence, reducing relational uncertainty and adapting to change. Students will learn to communicate the value of healthy relationships as well as develop relational skills for excelling in careers such as digital media and management, public relations, sales and marketing, peer counseling, education and community leadership.

Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)