Rhetoric and Interpersonal Communication
Studying Rhetoric and Interpersonal Communication at DePauw
Whether you’re meeting with a potential client, leading a team planning session or facing thousands with a microphone in your hand, effective communication skills are vital to successfully getting your message across. By pursuing a rhetoric and interpersonal communication minor at DePauw, you can cultivate those skills and learn how they can be applied in both public and private settings.
Courses in this minor focus on rhetorical theory, giving you a robust understanding of persuasive language, sound argumentation and the subtle dynamics of human interaction. It is a highly versatile program, ideal for anyone who wants to pursue a professional career marked by both influence and understanding. You’ll learn how to analyze the strategies behind successful communication, craft messages that engage and inform, resolve conflict with emotional intelligence and excel as a leader in any field you enter.
I learned how to talk to people, how to explore ideas. And that’s been at the center of everything I’ve done since.
Jon Fortt co-anchor of CNBC's “Tech Check”
Areas of Study
| Minor | School | Format | Course Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhetoric and Interpersonal Communication | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | On Campus | 4 Courses |
Minor
Rhetoric and Interpersonal Communication
Format
On Campus
Course Credits
4 Courses
Graduate Outcomes and Careers
Graduate schools DePauw students have attended
- Georgetown University
- New York University Tisch School of the Arts
- University of Chicago
- Indiana University
- Ohio State University
- Saint Louis University
- Purdue University
- Loyola University Chicago
- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Internships students have participated in
- KVIA-TV, ABC affiliate, El Paso, TX
- Brand Era Marketing, Fort Worth, TX
- WBAI, Pacifica Radio, New York, NY
- Indiana Sports Corporation, Indianapolis
- DC Witness, Washington, DC
- Indiana Pacers Sales Department, Indianapolis
- Young & Laremore Advertising Agency, Indianapolis
Contact Us
Communication and Theatre
Leveraging the resources of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the rhetoric and interpersonal communication minor at DePauw is housed in the Department of Communication and Theatre. This department brings together the humanities, arts and social sciences to create learning experiences that foster creativity and critical thinking.
Misti Scott
- mscott@depauw.edu
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Green Center for the Performing Arts
600 S Locust St
Greencastle, IN 46135