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Interpersonal Communication Concentration
The interpersonal communication concentration focuses on theories of relational communication and methods of improving an individual’s success in social interactions. Students who choose a concentration in interpersonal communication often pursue careers in human resources, graduate counseling programs, law school, and the ministry.
The curriculum emphasizes social relationships, genders and cultures, nonverbal communication and communication in business settings. Students must complete 25 hours of core requirements and 18 hours of interpersonal communication concentration courses, for a total of 43 hours.
Communication Major with Interpersonal Communication Concentration - 43 hours
Required Major Courses - 25 hoursCOM - 215: Introduction to Public Relations (3 cr.)
COM - 225: Public Speaking (3 cr.)
COM - 260: Interpersonal Communication (3 cr.)
COM - 290: Introduction to Mass Communication (3 cr.)
COM - 295: Career Planning and Portfolio (1 cr.)
COM - 330: Communication Research Methods (3 cr.)
COM - 350: Business and Professional Communication (3 cr.)
COM - 480: Communication Internship (0, varied course cr.)
COM - 495: Senior Seminar (3 cr.)
Concentration in Interpersonal Communication - 18 hoursCOM - 370: Nonverbal Communication (3 cr.)
COM - 375: Gender Communication (3 cr.)
COM - 390: Intercultural Communication (3 cr.)
COM - 450: Relational Communication (3 cr.)
COM - 475: Interpersonal Capstone (3 cr.)
Approved Electives - 3 hoursAny COM course at the 200, 300, or 400 level.
CD - 335: Families and Close Relationships (3 cr.)
PSY - 212: Psychology of Gender Roles (3 cr.)
PSY - 332: Perception (3 cr.)
PSY - 410: Social Psychology (3 cr.)
SOC - 260: Cultural Anthropology (3 cr.)
SOC - 335: Race and Ethnic Relations (3 cr.)
For double majors, other electives may be approved by the department head. Consult with your advisor.
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Our communication program focuses on real-world learning through professional internships and hands-on experience in the classroom.
Why major in Communication?
Our communication program focuses on real-world learning through professional internships and hands-on experience in the classroom.
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Contact Information
Teresa Holder
Head, Department of Communication
(919) 760-8803
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