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Interpersonal Communication Concentration

​ 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 Title Quarter Hours
CMNS 506SEMINAR IN INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION4

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 Title Quarter Hours
Select four Interpersonal Communication electives of the following: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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