SD 120 - Assertive Communication

Interpersonal skills such as negotiating, teamwork, problem solving, and listening are critical to academic, personal and employment success. This course is designed to teach students how to express beliefs, feelings, needs and preferences in an honest, direct and appropriate manner. In addition, students are taught how to distinguish between non-assertive, assertive and aggressive responses, as well as to identify the basic tenets of human rights. Assertiveness skills will be learned through techniques such as in-class discussion, lectures, reading material, role-playing, and presentations. Personal application is an integral piece of the course.
Prerequisite(s): None
1 credit = 1 lecture