The Interpersonal Communication concentration focuses on communication across a variety of interpersonal contexts (i.e. close relationships, family communication, workplace relationships). Through a blend of theory and practice, students will identify, analyze and understand how to manage relationships in both personal and professional environments.
This program will be of interest to individuals who are seeking to prepare for a PhD program, or for those who are interested in broad range careers including management, consulting, conflict negotiation, career/life coaching and human resources development.
Course Requirements
The Interpersonal Communication concentration requires 5 courses (20 credit hours).
Core Courses
Students must take one core Interpersonal Communication concentration course (4 credit hours).
Course List | Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
| CMNS 506 | SEMINAR IN INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION | 4 |
Elective Courses
Students must take a total of 4 electives (16 credit hours). Topics courses can be taken multiple times for credit as long as the specific topic differs each time.
Course List | Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
| 16 |
CMNS 511 | TOPICS IN INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION | |
CMNS 513 | NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION | |
CMNS 523 | GENDERED COMMUNICATION | |
CMNS 524 | NARRATIVES IN HEALTH CARE | |
CMNS 530 | INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT | |
CMNS 552 | RELATIONSHIPS AND INFLUENCE IN THE WORKPLACE | |
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