Communication · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027

SDSU COMM 445 — Relational Communication

3.00 units 6 enrollment options

Theory and application of effective relational communication principles in both intimate and nonintimate contexts. Theoretical and empirical evidence on communication strategies and behaviors in relationship initiation, development, and termination. Relationship of communication behaviors to relational goals.

Course requirements

Prerequisites: COMM 300 and COMM 350. Admission to a major or minor in the School of Communication.

COMM 300 and COMM 350. Admission to a major or minor in the School of Communication.

Fall 2026 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
7231 Discussion	Hybrid	Open	27 / 45	Mon/Wed 11:00 AM–11:50 AM · Fri 11:00 AM–11:50 AM	LH 437 ONLINE	Raymond Co	No RateMyProfessor match available
1884 Discussion	In person	Open	44 / 45	Tue/Thu 12:30 PM–1:45 PM	E 300	Katrina Pariera	3.6/5 · 7 reviews Difficulty 2.9 · 71% take again
1883 Discussion	In person	Open	46 / 48	Mon/Wed 2:00 PM–3:15 PM	AH 1120	Matthew Savage	4.1/5 · 13 reviews Difficulty 2.6 · 79% take again

Spring 2027 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
3803 Discussion	Hybrid	Open	0 / 42	Mon/Wed 10:00 AM–10:50 AM · Fri 10:00 AM–10:50 AM	HH 206 ONLINE	Matthew Savage	4.1/5 · 13 reviews Difficulty 2.6 · 79% take again
3804 Discussion	In person	Open	0 / 40	Mon/Wed 2:00 PM–3:15 PM	HH 150	Matthew Savage	4.1/5 · 13 reviews Difficulty 2.6 · 79% take again
3802 Discussion	In person	Open	0 / 30	Mon 7:00 PM–9:40 PM	HH 218	Katrina Pariera	3.6/5 · 7 reviews Difficulty 2.9 · 71% take again

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