Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. understand communication theory related to small group communication, leadership, group climate, roles and team formation.
2. apply principles learned in classroom group presentations
3. develop critical thinking skills
4. recognize types of small group formation and the purposes they serve
5. understand and develop the characteristics and skills of effective group leadership
6. engage in group decision-making, problem solving, negotiation and conflict management
7. recognize the role that groups play in community, family and business settings
8. evaluate and interpret verbal and nonverbal aspects of group communication
9. understand and develop skills in building and maintaining group cohesiveness and effectiveness
10. understand and develop skills in the use of technology in a group communication setting
11. develop an understanding of diversity issues (gender, culture, age, sexual orientation, etc.) in a group communication setting