Program Overview
The Interpersonal Skills Minor at La Salle University enhances students' communication abilities through six courses covering presentation skills, interpersonal communication, group dynamics, intercultural communication, persuasion, and advanced interpersonal or organizational communication. This minor prepares students for careers in fields such as public relations, human resources, education, sales, marketing, and management, where strong interpersonal communication is essential.
Program Outline
Outline:
This minor, offered by the School of Arts and Sciences at La Salle University, focuses on developing and enhancing students' interpersonal communication skills. It comprises 18 credits spread across six courses:
- COM 150: Presentation Skills (3 credits): Introduces students to the fundamentals of effective presentation, including audience analysis, message development, visuals, and delivery techniques.
- COM 102: Interpersonal Communication (3 credits): Explores the dynamics of interpersonal communication, focusing on perception, nonverbal communication, listening skills, self-disclosure, and conflict management.
- COM 215: Group and Team Communication (3 credits): Examines the principles and practices of communication in groups and teams, including teamwork, collaboration, leadership, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
- COM 220: Intercultural Communication (3 credits): delves into the complexities of communicating across cultures, analyzing cultural values, communication styles, and strategies for cross-cultural understanding.
- COM 312: Persuasion, Power, and Influence (3 credits): equips students with the tools to analyze and utilize persuasive strategies, focusing on ethics, influence tactics, and message construction.
- COM 317: Organizational Communication COM 315 focuses on advanced theories and practices of interpersonal communication, while COM 317 examines communication within organizational settings.
Careers:
Students who complete this minor are well-prepared for diverse careers requiring strong interpersonal communication skills. Examples include:
- Public relations specialists
- Human resources managers
- Educators
- Sales representatives
- Marketing professionals
- Social workers
- Customer service representatives
- Media professionals
- Project managers
- Management consultants
- Entrepreneurs
Other:
The minor complements various majors within the School of Arts and Sciences and can be beneficial for any student seeking to improve their communication abilities and become more effective collaborators, leaders, and communicators in their chosen field.
