This concentration prepares students to develop verbal communication skills in an environment that gives equal attention to theory and practice.
Develop the skills needed to contextualize and communicate a message effectively to others in a variety of situations.
In the Interpersonal & Public Communication concentration, students develop verbal communication skills in an environment that gives equal attention to theory and practice. This concentration prepares students for careers in public relations, political campaigns, work in ministry and other non-profit organizations, and more. All Communication majors also take a foundational selection of courses in public speaking, communication law and research, public relations, mass media, graphic design, and journalism.
Interpersonal & Public Communication is offered as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. The B.A. degree requires an additional twelve hours of foreign languages.
| Requirements | Class Name | Hours |
| University Core Courses | 42 | |
| Communication Core | 28 | |
| COM 102 | Communication Research & Writing | 3 |
| COM 103 | Fundamentals of Digital Communication | 3 |
| COM 201 | Communication Ethics | 3 |
| COM 202 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM 304 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COM 442 | Communication Law | 3 |
| COM 443 | Public Relations | 3 |
| COM 480 | Communication Internship | 3 |
| COM 499 | Senior Portfolio | 1 |
| JOU 333 |
Introduction to Journalism |
3 |
| Interpersonal & Public Communication Concentration Courses |
18 | |
| COM 203 | Professional Communication Skills | 3 |
| COM 301 | Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
| COM 305 | Argumentation | 3 |
| COM 401 | Team-Based Communication | 3 |
| COM 403 | Negotiation | 3 |
| COM 449 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| Minor | 18 | |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Foreign Languages (Bachelor of Arts only) |
12 | |
| Additional Electives (Bachelor of Science Only) |
12 | |
| Total | 130 |
