Speech and Interpersonal Communication

Students' experience as a Communication student at Rider will enable them to tailor their curriculum to their specific interests.

Departmental Core (21 credits)

Speech and Interpersonal Communication Track (24 semester hours)

Seven courses from the following, at least one at the 300 level or above:

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COM-201 Communication Theory  
COM-204 Advanced Speech
  
COM-205 Theories of Persuasion  
COM-222 Group Communication  
COM-240 Public Relations  
COM-251 Interpersonal Communication  
COM-252 Intercultural Communication  
COM-253 Organizational Communication  
COM-322 Argumentation and Debate  
COM-323 Oral Interpretation of Literature  
COM-353 Nonverbal Communication  
COM-391 Communication Criticism  
COM-393 International Communication  
COM-452 Contemporary Issues in Interpersonal Communication  
GND-311 Gender and Communication  
LAW-308 Conflict and Conflict Resolution  
One course from the following: 3
COM-106 Writing for the Communication Professions  
COM-233 Writing for Broadcast  

Note: Students may not carry a double major within the department. Communication and journalism majors may declare only one minor in the department. No more than two courses may be used to meet the requirements for both a major and a minor in the department.

If a student receives a grade lower than “C” in a course required in a major or minor in the department, the student must repeat the course. Credit will only be awarded once for a course that is repeated. The student must also repeat the course before enrolling in any course for which it is a prerequisite.