Interpersonal Communication is the set of practices and principles of communication between people in both individual and group settings, covering everything from listening and nonverbal communication to conflict and power.
What it covers
The catalog states: “This course introduces the practices and principles of interpersonal communication in both individual and group settings.”
Emphasis is on the communication process, and issues addressed include perception, listening, self-disclosure, speech apprehension, ethics, nonverbal communication, conflict, power, and dysfunctional communication.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate interpersonal communication skills, apply basic principles of group discussion, and manage conflict in interpersonal communication situations.
Which program covers it
In InterCoast Colleges’ Behavioral Health Assistant program, interpersonal communication is covered in the course BHS101, Interpersonal Communications.
The Behavioral Health Assistant outline lists BHS101 Interpersonal Communications at 45 clock hours (45 lecture, 0 laboratory) and 3 semester credits.
Prerequisites for BHS101: none.
Related Behavioral Health Assistant topics include family dynamics in addiction, career development, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Behavioral Health Assistant tuition.
This topic is covered in the Behavioral Health Assistant program at InterCoast Colleges.