The Professional and Relational Communication program (PRC) is a diverse study of communication in the workplace and personal relationships. This program aims to teach students in different areas of communication that serve numerous industries. Areas of emphasis include<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Students will develop knowledge about appropriate and effective workplace communication by learning about concepts and theories related to being a competent communicator. Students learn ways to best work in teams, how to be effective leaders, and ways to demonstrate professionalism and credibility. Courses include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Healthy relationships of all types – family, romance, workplace – require strong interpersonal communication skills. Students learn ways to improve their relational communication by studying active listening strategies, social support skills that actually make someone feel better, and how to manage self-disclosures among many topics. Courses include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many students who begin their major often end up changing, and many students realize the value of being a competent communicator is needed in every industry \u2013 business, government, non-profits, education, and more. Most industries will hire communication majors and give them the specific, unique training that is required for the particular job. Being able to communicate professionally and manage relationships productively makes for a great manager or supervisor. You can view what some of our communication majors do with their degree at our Alumni Spotlight page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most summers we offer a Study Abroad course in either Interpersonal or Intercultural Communication. Our students have traveled to places such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\nStudy Abroad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n