Interpersonal Communication Emphasis
(from the 2009-2011 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 are interested in male-female communication, family relationships, dispute mediation and other areas that involve a lot of sensitivity, compassion, and attention to detail. Many of our graduates from this emphasis area have gone on to work in hospital, clinic, or school settings. Others have gone on to graduate school to work on a master’s degree in counseling, social work, or college student development.
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, 334, 338, PSY 347.
Nine credits of electives selecting a course from each of the other emphasis areas:
- Three credits: CST 350, 351, 354, 360, 365, 380
- Three credits: CST 215, 310, 315, 317, 410, 412, 413, 415, 417, 419
- Three credits: CST 270, 271, 272, 274, 370, 371, 372, 374, 375, 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, 334, 338, PSY 347.
Nine credits of electives selecting a course from each of the other emphasis areas:
- Three credits: CST 350, 351, 354, 360, 365, 380
- Three credits: CST 215, 310, 315, 317, 410, 412, 413, 415, 417, 419
- Three credits: CST 270, 271, 272, 274, 370, 371, 372, 374, 375, 376, 378, 471, 480