About the course

The master's program in Communication at Illinois State University provides a unique academic experience. You’ll learn diverse theoretical frameworks and research methods appropriate to the advanced study of communication. Our emphasis is on applying scholarly knowledge to evaluate and solve social problems. We also promote a passion for intellectual and theoretical discovery that transcends career objectives and course expectations. Graduates of our nationally recognized program pursue careers in a variety of areas including- college teaching, training and development, human and employee relations, public relations, media management, media relations, and community relations. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

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	Normal
Fall (August), 2024	Normal
Spring (January), 2025	Normal
Fall (August), 2025	Normal
Spring (January), 2026	Normal

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Illinois State University

In order to be admitted to Illinois State, a student must have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association. In addition to the overall Graduate School requirements above, a student applying to a master's program must also have a minimum 2.8 GPA (on a scale in which an A is a 4.0) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work (approximately the junior and senior years). A student applying to this program must: have a minimum GPA of 3.00 over the last 60 hours of your undergraduate degree coursework

　　International students are additionally required to obtain a minimum TOEFL score of 250 (computer-based testing), 100 (Internet-based testing), or 600 (paper-based).

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Illinois State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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