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Applied Communication Studies (BA,BS)

USA

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What will I learn?

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

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
US$19,950.00 per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

1 April 2024, 1 October 2024

Start date

19 August 2024, 13 January 2025

Venue

College of Arts and Sciences

Peck Hall, Room 3409,

EDWARDSVILLE,

Illinois,

62026, United States

Entry requirements

For students from United States

Attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale)

For international students

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.

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About Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a nationally recognized, public institution offering high-quality, affordable education programs.

  • Affordable tuition with excellent scholarships available
  • Stunning campus setting just 25 minutes from St. Louis
  • Accredited programs taught by full-time faculty
  • Diverse and welcoming student body

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