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Interpersonal Communication Major
The Interpersonal Communication Track provides students with both a theoretical and applied foundation in communication. Graduates are prepared for client-based professions, such as health, law, sales or other careers that feature face-to-face interactions; they may also pursue graduate study in the discipline. Majors study interpersonal and group processes, as well as persuasion and gender communication. Students may also concentrate their studies in areas such as health, family, cultural, and work-place relational communication. This major allows students to have the flexibility to customize their program by choosing elective courses from a variety of areas relevant to their career paths and interests. Principles of Communication Competence (COM 152) is a prerequisite. To see the catalog's listing of this major, click here.
The TRACK consists of 36 credits, to include the following courses:
- COM 202: Communication Theories
- COM 203: Introduction to Communication Research Methods
- COM 352: Advanced Presentational Forms
- COM 362: Small Group Communication
- COM 490: Communication and Community
- COM 496: Communication Internship
Interpersonal COM courses (18 credits)
- COM 321: Persuasion
- COM 361: Interpersonal Communication
- COM 440: Gender Communication
- COM 461: Advanced Interpersonal Communication
- COM XXX: Elective Credit in
- COM XXX: Elective Credit in
Communication Studies Minor
The minor in Communication Studies provides students an opportunity to develop communication competencies, at both theoretical and applied levels. Communication is examined through a variety of contexts, including interpersonal communication, families, small groups, and organizations. The minor is designed to allow students to explore Communication Studies by providing structure and flexibility to give them a way to supplement their major/career goals. To see the catalog's listing of this minor, click here.
The TRACK consists of 18 credits, to include the following courses:
- COM 202 Communication Theory - 3 credits
- COM 362 Small Group Communication - 3 credits
- COM 314 Managerial Communication (CoBA only) - 3 credits
OR
- COM 352 Advanced Presentational Forms - 3 credits
- 9 additional credits in COM courses numbered 200 and above - 9 credits
- Only six of forensics courses (COM 201, 301, 401, 501) may count toward this minor
Organizational Communication Major
The Organizational Communication Track focuses on the relationship between communication and human behavior in organizational contexts (business, government, nonprofit). In organizational communication, you will study the theory and practice of how organizations are created, maintained, and changed through communication. You will learn to communicate your ideas effectively through generating organizational literature and delivering organizational presentations. You will improve your communication skills in groups and teams as well as in interviewing, conflict management and
leadership. You will be able to understand the organizations in which you work and help organizations diagnose problems and improve communication with your members and the public. Principles of Communication Competence (COM 152) is a prerequisite. To see the catalog's listing of this major, click here.
The TRACK consists of 36 credits, to include the following courses:
Core Requirements (18 credits)
- COM 202: Communication Theories
- COM 203: Research Methods
- COM 352: Advanced Presentational Forms
- COM 362: Small Group Communication
- COM 490: Communication and Community
- COM 496: Communication Internship
Organizational COM Courses (18credits)
- COM 320: Leadership
- COM 360: Organizational Communication Theories
- COM 463: Organizational Assessment
- COM 460: Advanced Organizational Communication
- COM XXX: Elective Credit in
- COM XXX: Elective Credit in
Specializations:
- Corporate Communication Specialization OR
- Human Resources Administration Specialization