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Interpersonal & Public Communication

 
In addition to the department's six hours of core courses, three hours of interpersonal and three hours of public communication courses are required. Twelve hours of interpersonal and public electives are also required. Nine hours of departmental electives complete the emphasis for a total of 33 credit hours.

   

Interpersonal Communication: (3 Hours)
COMS 308 Introduction to the Study of Human Communication (3)
COMS 343 Group Dynamics (3)
COMS 344/WI Communication in Organizational Settings (3)
COMS 377/WI Interpersonal Communication (3)
COMS 378 Computer-Mediated Communication (3)
COMS 431 Colloquium in Interpersonal Dynamics (3)
COMS 444WI Intercultural Communication (3)

Public Communication: (3 Hours)
COMS 213 Argumentation and Critical Thought (3)
COMS 312 Advanced Public Speaking (3)
COMS 317 Persuasion (3)
COMS 341/WI Rhetorical Theory and Criticism (3)
COMS 446 Principles of Advertising (3)
COMS 448 Principles of Public Relations (3)
COMS 484 Communication Studies Activities 1-4

Interpersonal and Public Electives: (12 Hours)
COMS 213 Argumentation and Critical Thought (3)
COMS 312 Advanced Public Speaking (3)
COMS 317 Persuasion (3)
COMS 341/WI Rhetorical Theory and Criticism (3)
COMS 343 Group Dynamics (3)
COMS 344/WI Communication in Organizational Settings (3)
COMS 377/WI Interpersonal Communication (3)
COMS 378 Computer-Mediated Communication (3)
COMS 400 Special Studies 1-3
COMS 431 Colloquium in Interpersonal Dynamics (3)
COMS 444WI Intercultural Communication (3)
COMS 446 Principles of Advertising (3)
COMS 448 Principles of Public Relations (3)
COMS 484 Communication Studies Activities 1-4