About

Josh Pederson is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Alabama.  Originally from Minnesota, Josh has lived in Wisconsin and Iowa before moving to Alabama.  He specializes in research and teaching in areas of relational communication.  When he is not working with students on a research project or in the classroom, Josh enjoys spending time with his spouse and two daughters.  Stop by Reese Phifer to ask him about one of his many hobbies...and his current research projects.  

Education
Ph.D.     University of Iowa, 2014
M.A.      University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2009
B.A.       Concordia College - Moorhead, MN, 2007

Primary Research Interests

• Relational Communication
• Transgressions and Repair
• Supportive Communication
• Communal Coping

​Contact
​Office: Reese Phifer 210E
Phone: 205-632-0501
E-mail: jrpederson@ua.edu

Interpersonal Research Group
Check out this research group for information about interpersonal and relational research at UA and how you can get involved.

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Course List

​Graduate Courses
CIS 603 Quantitative Research Methods
CIS 650 Current Trends in Interpersonal Communication Theory and Research ​
CIS 650 Relational Communication
COM 500 Introduction to Graduate Studies
COM 563 Relational Communication (face to face and online)
COM 565 Intercultural Communication
COM 595 Seminar in Communication as Interpersonal Support & Well Being

Undergraduate Courses
COM 220 Interpersonal Communication
COM 300 Human Communication Research
COM 463 Relational Communication (face to face and online)
COM 465 Intercultural Communication
COM 499 Capstone Seminar