The study of communication involves the development of skills, theories and research tools to analyze, explain and improve human interaction. Classes focus on:
Two-person interaction
Small-group decision making
Communication patterns in organizations and other complex systems
Public relations
Speaker-audience interaction in public speaking
What can I do with a degree in applied communication studies?
Employers increasingly recognize the need for more effective communication. Communication-related job opportunities are abundant in:
Business and industry
Government agencies
Educational systems
Nonprofit organizations
Community-based resource centers
SIUE graduates often have several career choices. Examples include:
Teaching and administration
Management, training and consulting in organizations
Public relations
Human relations and employee assistance programs
Sales
Government service
Graduates also find employment in various types of for-profit and nonprofit organizations locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Applied communication is also an in-demand minor for students majoring in areas such as, business, mass communications, political science and sociology. Our graduates are also well-prepared for graduate school.
Program Tracks Available
Corporate and Organizational Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Public Relations
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
1 April 2024, 1 October 2024
Start date
19 August 2024, 13 January 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
Peck Hall, Room 3409,
EDWARDSVILLE,
Illinois,
62026, United States
Students seeking a bachelor’s degree from SIUE who have never attended a college or university, and those who may have taken some coursework at a college or university outside the U.S. but do not currently hold a bachelor’s degree.
English proficiency requirement:
TOEFL: 72
IELTS: 6.0 (no component score under 5.5)
PTE: 50
Duolingo: 110
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a nationally recognized, public institution offering high-quality, affordable education programs.