About the course

The graduate program in applied communication studies provides students with a broad curriculum, designed to prepare them to be leaders across an array of communication professions. Students will deepen their understanding of communication principles, concepts and theories, as well as their ability to analyze, generate and apply communication research. Students will also gain the knowledge and skills necessary for professional practice through opportunities for engagements with industry experts and pursuit of hands-on projects.

　　The Department of Applied Communication Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offers coursework at undergraduate level as well as at graduate level. Undergraduate students have opportunities to focus on interpersonal communication, corporate and organizational communication, or public relations. In addition, applied communication is a high demand minor for majors in such areas as business, mass communications, political science and sociology. The undergraduate programs also prepare interested students for advanced graduate level education. Graduate students can emphasize interpersonal communication, corporate and organizational communication, public relations, or health communication. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Edwardsville
Summer (May), 2024	Edwardsville
Fall (August), 2024	Edwardsville
Spring (January), 2025	Edwardsville
Summer (May), 2025	Edwardsville
Fall (August), 2025	Edwardsville
Spring (January), 2026	Edwardsville
Summer (May), 2026	Edwardsville

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment

　　Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75

　　IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based - 79 and TOEFL Paper Based - 550

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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