Undergraduate Courses

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (CMN 230)
This course considers how people construct, coordinate, and interpret everyday conversations. It presents theory and research on how communication works within dyads, including family, friendship, romantic, and professional relationships.

Communication and Conflict (CMN 231)
CMN 231 examines how people experience and manage conflict in both public and private settings. It focuses on the intersection of conflict and communication within interpersonal, small group, and organizational contexts.

Communication in Personal Relationships (CMN 437)
This bridge-level course is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. It examines theories of communication in personal relationships that address how individuals communicate with friends, family members, and romantic partners. Specific topics include self-disclosure, commitment, power, privacy, and relational uncertainty.