Interpersonal Communication Emphasis

(from the 2011-2013 Undergraduate Catalog)

The focus of this emphasis area is on the relationships people establish with each other as they search for meaningful communication in an increasingly complex world. Students who emphasize in Interpersonal Communication often minor (and sometimes double-major) in psychology. Students who emphasize in Interpersonal Communication may be interested in one or more of the following:

  • Communication in romantic, friendship, and/or family relationships
  • Functions of interpersonal communication, including but not limited to relational development and maintenance
  • The role of interpersonal communication in identity construction
  • Conflict management and deception in relationships
  • The function of interpersonal communication in in health, organizational, and mediated contexts

Many of our graduates from this emphasis area have gone on to work in hospital, clinic, or school settings. Others have gone on to pursue graduate work areas such as in counseling, social work, or higher education.

Communication Studies Major: Interpersonal Communication Emphasis

(All colleges, excluding Teacher Certification programs) — 39 credits - Core requirement: CST 190, 301, 498, 499. Required: CST 230, 336, 430. At least three credits from the following: CST 330, 332, 333, 334, 337, 338.

Nine credits of electives selecting a course from each of the other emphasis areas:
Three credits: CST 260, 350, 351, 354, 360, 365, 380
Three credits: CST 210, 215, 310, 315, 317, 410, 412, 413, 415, 419
Three credits: CST 270, 271, 272, 274, 370, 371, 372, 374, 376, 378, 471, 480

Electives (minimum six credits) from any CST course excluding CST 110.

 

Interpersonal Communication Minor

(All colleges, excluding Teacher Certification programs) — 24 credits - Required: CST 190, 230, 336, 430. At least three credits from the following: CST 330, 332, 333, 334, 337, 338.

Nine credits of electives selecting a course from each of the other emphasis areas:
Three credits: CST 260, 350, 351, 354, 360, 365, 380
Three credits: CST 210, 215, 310, 315, 317, 410, 412, 413, 415, 419
Three credits: CST 270, 271, 272, 274, 370, 371, 372, 374, 376, 378, 471, 480