COM 325 - Theory And Research In Interpersonal Communication

Department: Communication

Description: Provides an overview of theory and research on interpersonal communication with emphasis on the knowledge and skills necessary to develop, maintain, and terminate social and personal relationships.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: COM 111

New Course Catalog Information Effective 05-19-2025

New Prerequisites: COM 123

Current Offerings

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Summer 2025

001 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Jessica Rick 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 06/30/2025 - 08/08/2025

Location: Online

Instructor: Jessica Rick

Class Notes: Asynchronous Online

Textbook Special Instructions: 90 day rental of the e-book is $57 (https://collegepublishing.sagepub.com/products/close-encounters-6-258240)

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS: COMMUNICATION IN RELATIONSHIPS (Required)

ISBN9781544349251

AuthorGUERRERO, ANDERSON, & AFIFI

Edition6

PublisherSAGE

MSRP $57.00

Fall 2025

001 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 12:35 PM - 1:50 PM , Lindsey Thomas 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Fell Hall 180 (FEL 180)

Instructor: Lindsey Thomas

Course Specification: Majors Only

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

INTERPERSONAL COMM & HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS (Required)

ISBN9781792422492

AuthorKNAPP

Edition8TH

PublisherKENDALL HUNT

MSRP $127.34

NotesTextbook/Material Note: Can do ebook or hard copy