Melissa Schroeder
Since 1995

Associate Professor of Communication Studies

Moudy South 303
m.j.young@tcu.edu
817.257.6662

B.A.-State University of New York - Buffalo
M.A.-Ibid
Ph.D.-Ibid

Areas of Expertise
Debate, argumentation and persuasion
Detecting deception
Employment preparation

Courses Taught
Communication in Business
Nonverbal Communication
Seminar in Interpersonal Communication
Power and Influence in Interpersonal Communication
Seminar in Social Influence

Dr. Schroeder specializes in strategic interpersonal communication and offers courses in mediation, interpersonal influence, deception, and nonverbal communication. Her most recent research projects examine emotion in mediation. Dr. Schroeder is currently serving as Vice-chair Elect for the Interpersonal Division of the Southern States Communication Association, and is also a member of the National Communication Association and Phi Beta Kappa.