Stacy L. Young, Ph.D.

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Professor of Communication Studies
Area of expertise: Interpersonal & Relational Communication
Office: AS-352
Phone: (562) 985-4301
sly.young@csulb.edu

 

What are your Research interests?

I explore the role of emotion in communication during interpersonal interactions. I’m interested in both the bright and dark side of relationships.

What are your Teaching interests?

Because my area of expertise is relational communication, I enjoy teaching classes that emphasize those aspects. I focus on the theory and skills needed to make connections, whether in the workplace or with loved ones.

What courses have you taught?

COMM UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
COMM 110: Interpersonal Communication
COMM 130: Oral Communication
COMM 307: Measurement in Communication Research
COMM 309: Language and Behavior
COMM 335: Persuasive Speaking
COMM 344: Interviewing Theory and Techniques
COMM 414: Communication in Families
COMM 432: Leadership Communication

COMM 444: Positive Communication Principles and Practices
COMM 455: Applied Peer Mentorship and Professional Development
COMM 499: Independent Study, Undergraduate Level

COMM GRADUATE COURSES
COMM 546: Seminar in Communication Theory and Research I
COMM 610: Seminar in Interpersonal Communication

COMM 644: Seminar in Applied Communication
COMM 697: Independent Study, Graduate Level

UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM COURSES
COMM 110 (UHP): University Honors Seminar on Interpersonal Communication
COMM 335 (UHP): University Honors Seminar in Persuasive Speaking
COMM 344 (UHP): University Honors Seminar in Interviewing Theory and Techniques
UHP 300: University Honors Seminar on the Dark Side of Communication

How do you serve the department and the university and the community?

I am currently the Director of the COMM Tutoring Center (located in AS-351), which provides free COMM course-specific tutoring to undergraduate students enrolled in COMM classes. Additionally, I am a Certified Employment Interview Coach, assisting both applicants in landing jobs and employers in effectively identifying top talent.