Interpersonal Communication BS

The Interpersonal Communication major exists to prepare students to be effective and empathetic in their personal and professional lives. The curriculum emphasizes the development of interpersonal communication skills, such as listening, empathy, trust, and conflict management that are critical to effective leadership and service.

Requirements

General Education — 51 hours

See the General Education Curriculum Section for the complete list of courses.

Major — 34 hours

COM 2010Interpersonal Communication

3

COM 2025Principles of Intercultural Communication

3

COM 2810Small Group Communication

3

COM 3010Theories of Communication

3

COM 3340Language and Social Interaction

3

COM 3500Nonverbal Communication

3

COM 4000Advanced Public Speaking

3

COM 4060Social Influence

3

COM 4510Career Internship in Communication Studies

1-3

COM 4550Research Methods in Communication Studies

3

COM 4800Senior Project in Communication Studies

1-2

The remaining 3 hours should come from Communication Studies coursework.

3

COM 4510: 3 hours required

COM 4800: 1 hour required

Additional Requirement — 2 hours

ITI 1900Business Information Technology

2

Minor (Student’s Choice) — 15-18 hours

General Electives — 15-18 hours

Total Credit Hours: 120