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Communication Studies Pedagogy: Media & Critical Studies

Communication Studies Pedagogy: Media & Critical Studies at Eastern Illinois University prepares students for work such as Communications Teachers, Postsecondary, News Analysts, Reporters, & Journalists, and Public Relations Specialists.

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Degree Level
Master of Arts
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
4 Semesters
Credit Hours
39 Total, 39 in Major
Careers
Postsecondary, Reporters,, Journalists, Specialists
Communication Studies Pedagogy: Media & Critical Studies students at EIU

Why Study Communication Studies Pedagogy: Media & Critical Studies at EIU?

  • Learn through hands-on, project-based coursework
  • Work closely with faculty in small class settings
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers across almost every industry
"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."
Alex Wilcoxon
Marketing | Junior
Alex Wilcoxon, Marketing at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
Hands-On Experience, Communication Studies Pedagogy: Media & Critical Studies students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Communication Studies Pedagogy: Media & Critical Studies prepares you to teach communication well and to communicate well while teaching. Eastern Illinois University is one of the few programs in the region to offer graduate students an option area in communication pedagogy.

$114,977
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
  • News Analysts, Reporters, &…
  • Public Relations Specialists
  • Public Relations Managers
  • Broadcast Announcers & Radio Disc…
  • Fundraising Managers
  • Fundraisers
  • Editors
  • Writers & Authors
  • Poets, Lyricists & Creative Writers

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Artistic

Financing Your Degree Under the 2026 Rules

Federal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:

Estimated total for this degree: ~$19,695 (tuition and fees)

  • ✓ That's only about 20% of the new $100,000 lifetime graduate borrowing limit - leaving room for whatever comes next in your career.
  • ✓ A typical full-time year here runs about $9,090 - well under the new $20,500 annual federal loan limit, so federal loans alone can cover tuition and fees.
  • ✓ Working? If your employer offers it, they can provide up to $5,250 per year tax-free toward your education - at EIU's rates, that can cover a good share of a part-time master's.

Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing.

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20% of lifetime limit

$19,695 total, just 20% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit

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Samantha Szczur
Associate Professor & Graduate Coordinator
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2417 Buzzard Hall
217-581-6003
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Department Chair
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