Through the study of instrumental human symbolic interaction the individual becomes comfortable in interpersonal settings, proficient in public discourse and able to guide groups toward shared goals.

We enjoy working with complexity in the world and ask some of the fundamental questions about being a human being and what our impact can be in everyday life, professional settings, and the possibility for change in the world through communication. We have award winning faculty who enjoy serving in leadership roles at the national level, regularly giving presentations at the regional and national level, and enjoy conducting research, often coordinating with students.?