This course focuses on the development of the interpersonal communication skills necessary for building and maintaining positive relationships in a variety of situations. Areas of study include, but are not limited to, perception, listening, verbal and nonverbal behaviors, self-disclosure, and conflict management. The course also examines various theories of interpersonal communication.
Core Courses are courses that fulfill lower-level requirements and apply to any transfer path major where they appear. Interpersonal Communication is universal course description, which maps to specific courses on SUNY campuses. Approved SUNY Transfer Path Core Courses are guaranteed to transfer to fulfill requirements in the major and/or required cognates (not just as electives) at all SUNY campuses if the course is completed with a grade of C or better.1 You may Search for Core Course equivalents using the Transfer Navigator.
1 While a grade of C or better is guaranteed, campuses can have different policies where they accept a passing grade lower than C. Pass/Fail courses may be accepted at the discretion of the campus, but transfer is not guaranteed.