Interpersonal and Organizational Communication are areas of study that combine the complex communicative behaviors that occur in relational and organizational settings. Students pursuing the IP/Org emphasis have a variety of courses to choose from that prepare them for careers in management, 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 IP/Org 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 (9 credits)
Communication 240, Introduction to Organizational Communication
Communication 280, Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
Communication 383, Interpersonal Communication in Organizations
Elective courses (12 credits)
Chose a minimum of four courses from the following:Communication 342, Organizational Communication Laboratory*
Communication 343, Organizational Assessment
Communication 345, Small Group Communication
Communication 349, Organizational Communication Topics*
Communication 381, Dialogical Communication Relationships
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
*Indicates a variable-focus course. Course may be repeated for credit when different subtitles are offered.