The Communication Studies major is designed for students interested in the creation, expression, and analysis of messages in their personal, professional, and public lives. The department offers a variety of programs centered on a diverse curriculum teaching marketable skills in areas such as verbal and nonverbal communication, organizational and professional communication, rhetoric and criticism, argumentation and persuasion, and communication technology. A concentration in Relationship Management and Well-Being is designed for those who are passionate about fostering positive and productive relationships in their personal and professional lives.<br>These communication skills will help you to manage relationships across a variety of contexts. Whether you are supporting a family member in a time of need, navigating a new romantic relationship, working with neighbors on community projects, managing conflict in the workplace, or building client relationships on the job, effective communication is essential for relational success, professional growth, and ultimately, your personal well-being. With expertise in relationship management and well-being, you will find professional opportunities in careers and industries such as management, healthcare, education, customer service, corporate recruiting, hospitality, or other professions that emphasizes effective human relationship skills.<br>Courses that focus on relationship management and well-being are designed to provide students with skills and knowledge to pursue a variety of career goals that involve interpersonal interactions with others. This area of interest is appropriate for students seeking careers in business, non-profit organizations, sales, customer service, hospitality services (e.g. travel or hotel industry), counseling, or other careers or professions which emphasize effective human relationship skills.