Interpersonal and Organizational Communication, A.A.

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Program Design

The Interpersonal and Organizational Communication degree program will help students develop competence in the practice and analysis of interpersonal and organizational communication.

Curriculum

Students may enroll in this program on a full- or part-time basis and attend classes during the day or evening.

Learning Outcomes

Explain major theories in interpersonal and organizational communication.
Understand how identity is negotiated, enacted, and maintained.
Analyze how context affects topic and style of interactions.
Conduct a meeting.
Demonstrate awareness of cultural forms, patterns, and styles of communication.

Interpersonal and Organizational Communication Requirements

ENG* 101:&nbsp;Composition 3 Credits (Gen Ed - English )
COM* 100:&nbsp;Introduction to Communication 3 Credits (Gen Ed - Humanities )
COM* 172:&nbsp;Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
HIS* 102:&nbsp;Western Civilization II 3 Credits or
HIS* 122:&nbsp;World Civilization II 3 Credits or
HIS* 202:&nbsp;United States History II 3 Credits or
HIS* 213:&nbsp;The U.S. Since World War II 3 Credits
COM* 173:&nbsp;Public Speaking 3 Credits (Gen Ed - Humanities ) or
COM* 173H:&nbsp;Honors Public Speaking 3 Credits
Subtotal: 15
ENG* 110:&nbsp;Introduction to Literature 3 Credits or
COM* 229:&nbsp;Creative Writing, Non Fiction. 3 Credits
COM* 202:&nbsp;Intercultural Communication 3 Credits
Choose one course from Gen Ed - Mathematics 3 Credits
ANT* 105:&nbsp;Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. 3 Credits
Choose any course from Gen Ed - The Arts 3-4 Credits
Subtotal: 15-16
COM* 209:&nbsp;Gender and Communication 3 Credits
COM* 113:&nbsp;Social Media in Contemporary Society 3 Credits
COM* 278:&nbsp;Group Communication 3 Credits
PSY* 111:&nbsp;General Psychology I 3 Credits (Gen Ed - Social Sciences ) or
HUM* 101:&nbsp;Introduction to the Humanities 3 Credits or
HUM* 125:&nbsp;Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies 3 Credits or
Any foreign language course 4 Credits or
Any SGN* course 3 Credits
Subtotal: 15-16
COM* 201:&nbsp;Introduction to Public Relations 3 Credits
Choose any course from Gen Ed - Physical and Natural Sciences 3-4 Credits
COM* 206:&nbsp;Family Communication I 3 Credits or
COM* 210:&nbsp;Environmental Communication 3 Credits
IDS* 201:&nbsp;Explore [Theme] 3 Credits
COM* 295:&nbsp;Internship I 3 Credits
Subtotal: 15

Interpersonal and Organizational Communication, A.A.

Program Design

Curriculum

Learning Outcomes

Interpersonal and Organizational Communication Requirements

Total Credits Required: 60-62