​Interpersonal and Organizational Communication

Interpersonal and Organizational Communication are areas of study that combine the complex communicative behaviors that occur in relational and organizational settings. Students pursuing the Interpersonal and Organizational Communication emphasis have a variety of courses to choose from that prepare them for careers in personnel, human relations, training, guidance, sales, human services and many other professions. In addition, students in areas such as business, forestry, paper science, education, psychology and political science often find the skills taught in Interpersonal/Organizational courses to be invaluable for preparing them for their future careers. This is a highly flexible emphasis, emphasizing the complex nature of communication in everyday life and its importance to success in both business and personal settings.

Required Courses

• Communication 240, Introduction to Organizational Communication
• Communication 280, Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
• Communication 345, Small Group Communication
• Communication 440*, Interpersonal/Organizational Communication Capstone

At least 12 credits from:

• Communication 342, Organizational Communication Laboratory *
• Communication 343, Organizational Assessment
• Communication 349, Organizational Communication Topics *
• Communication 376, Multigenerational Communication
• Communication 382, Health Communication
• Communication 383, Interpersonal Communication in Organizations
• Communication 385, Interpersonal Communication Laboratory *
• Communication 386, Listening
• Communication 387, Interviewing
• Communication 389, Personal Communication Topics *
• Communication 390, Seminar * (Interpersonal or Organizational focus)
• Communication 392, Communication Ethics
• Communication 394, Speech Making Laboratory *
• Communication 396, Gender and Communication
• Communication 440, Interpersonal/Organizational Communication Capstone (if more than one subtitle is taken)

* Indicates a variable-focus course. Course may be a repeated for credit when different subtitles are offered.