Jennifer Owlett
Professor • Department of
Professional Interests
I have broad interests in interpersonal communication within family and health contexts. Specifically, my research focuses on issues related to family stress, loss, social support, topic avoidance, and the dark side of interpersonal communication.
Degrees
Specialization
Interpersonal and Family Communication
Awards and Honors
03/01/2023
11/01/2019
05/01/2019
01/01/2008
Fellowships, Grants and Research
College of the Arts and Communication Center for Creative Activity and Research Grant
College of the Arts and Communication Center for Creative Activity and Research Grant
College of the Arts and Communication Center for Creative Activity and Research Grant
Faculty Research and Travel Incentive Program Grant
Notable Courses Taught
Graduate:
Special Topics: Persuasive Communication (WPU - PCOM 5990)
Undergraduate:
Communication in Action (WPU - COMM 1100)
Survey of Comm Studies and Practice (WPU - COMM 1190)
Communication Theory (WPU - COMM 1210)
Public Speaking (WPU - COMM 2630)
Intercultural Communication (WPU - COMM 3400)*
Interpersonal Communication (WPU - COMM 3600)*
Successful Business & Professional Comm (WPU - COMM 3610)
Interpersonal Communication Capstone (WPU - COMM 4450)
Dark Side of Interpersonal Comm (WPU - COMM 4610)*
* indicate courses taught both in-person and through the WPOnline program.
