HDFS 142 Introduction to Interpersonal Relations

All aspects of life are touched by relationships in one way or another. This course looks at intrapersonal and interpersonal needs, goals, and behaviors in an effort to enhance interpersonal competence, with an emphasis on skill development necessary to function more effectively in various types of interpersonal roles and contexts. Whether private or professional, recreational or romantic, students will gain a deeper understanding of relational dynamics they may experience on a daily basis while looking at the topic through Christian, secular, and multicultural lenses.