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Dr. Kellie Corti

Dean of Liberal Arts and Education | Chair of Humanities and Social Science | Professor of Communication

School of Liberal Arts + Education

Department: Humanities + Social Science

952-446-4188

Educational and/or Professional Credentials

Ph.D. in Interpersonal and Family Communication, University of Denver 

M.A. in Interpersonal Communication, University of Kansas 

B.A. in Speech Communication, Baylor University  

Professional Focus and/or Research Agenda

Interpersonal and Family Communication

Faith Statement

Communication skills are vital for professional contexts, personal relationships, and kingdom building. I have the privilege of preparing students so that they understand and can apply effective communication skills in a variety of contexts and relationships all from a Biblical perspective

Published Works, Dissertation Topic, Awards, Accolades, Affiliations

Dissertation: Corti, J.K. (2009) Sibling relationships during the young adult years: An analysis of closeness, relational satisfaction, everyday talk, and turning points.  

 

Dickson, F.C., Baldwin, K. T., Borowsky, J., Corti, J. K., Johnson, D., Lawrence, L., and Velasco, J. (2011). Challenges Associated With Parenting Among Families That Are Homeless. In F. Dickson & L. Webb (Eds.) Communication for Families in Crisis: Theories, Research, Strategies. Peter Lang Publishing Inc.: NY. 

 

Schrodt, P., Ledbetter, A., & Ohrt, J. K. (2007). Parental confirmation and affection as mediators of family communication patterns and children’s mental well-being. Journal of Family Communication, 7, 23-46.