Communication · Fall 2026

SDSU COMM 445 — Relational Communication

3.00 units 3 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

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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
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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 Closed Mon/Wed 2:00 PM–3:15 PM AH 1120 Matthew Savage 4.1/5 · 13 reviews Difficulty 2.6 · 79% take again