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Communication Studies

Also offered as: Graduate , Minor

You will learn how to build relationships, lead teams, navigate conflict, create effective messaging, and communicate strategically across professional and personal contexts. These are highly transferable skills, and employers consistently rank them among the most valuable they seek in new hires.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 45 in Major
Careers
Postsecondary, Managers, Wholesale, Technical, Products
Communication Studies students at EIU

Why Study Communication Studies at EIU?

  • Build communication skills that you will use every day in your personal and professional life
  • Develop critical thinking and media literacy skills that are necessary and highly sought after in today's workforce
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers; your skills will be transferable wherever you go
  • Train communication skills employers value because they are becoming hard to find – being a great communicator is more than knowing how to have a conversation
  • Learn interpersonal and organizational communication skills that prepare you to collaborate with others, communicate across differences, and lead
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"EIU has always been where I want to go, between the amazing and welcoming staff, to the incredibly diverse courses, EIU has always felt like home to me. ... As far back as I can remember, my school has travelled to EIU for countless field trips, career days, and other excursions. On top of all of that, I have attended Eastern Music Camp for the past four summers."
Taylor Shewey
Communications | Class of 2030
Taylor Shewey, Communications at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Real-world application built into every course: you will apply communication theory to today's organizations, teams, and interpersonal relationships rather than studying it in the abstract
  • Opportunities for internships on and off campus that will be directly applicable to your future career
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What You'll Learn

The Communication Studies major at EIU equips students with the knowledge and skills to connect with others, lead in professional environments, and navigate a complex world.

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Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Human Resources Managers
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale &…
  • Training & Development Managers
  • Training & Development Specialists

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit EnterprisingEnterprising interest typeYou like business and leadership. This type of work includes managing, selling, marketing and leading, including in politics or law.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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2521 Buzzard Hall
217-581-6003
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Department Chair
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217-581-6003
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Head of Panther Pride
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