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Communication Processes Certificate

This 18 credit hour certificate is ideal for teachers who wish to teach dual-credit public speaking classes as well as working professionals who wish to bolster their understanding and application of communication theories and concepts.

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Degree Level
Certificate
Delivery
Fully Online
Time to Degree
3 Semesters
Credit Hours
18 Total, 18 in Major
Careers
Specialists, Training, Teachers
Communication Processes Certificate students at EIU

Why Study Communication Processes Certificate at EIU?

  • Build practical, career-ready communication skills
  • Earn credentials that demonstrate specialized communication expertise
  • Advance your knowledge and skills without committing to a full master's degree
  • Create a pathway to a master's degree by applying certificate hours to the MA in Applied Communication
"My experience at EIU could not have been better. While in the classroom, I got to learn from amazing, engaging faculty who helped build my skills and confidence, and outside of the classroom, I got to be part of an amazing community and make lifelong memories."
Joshua Northam
Communication Processes Certificate | Class of 2026
Joshua Northam, Communication Processes Certificate at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Apply communication theory to real-world challenges
  • Practice communication skills valued by employers
  • Explore communication contexts related to your specific interests
Hands-On Experience, Communication Processes Certificate students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The online Graduate Certificate in Communication Processes is designed for teachers and working professionals who do not wish to pursue a full master's degree in Communication Studies but want the communication skills to advance in their professions.

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$90,943
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Public Relations Specialists
  • Training & Development Specialists
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Human Resources Specialists
  • Educational, Guidance, & Career…

Career Insights

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

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: ~$8,262 (tuition and fees)

  • ✓ That's only about 8% 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 $8,262 - well under the new $20,500 annual federal loan limit. Annual limits are reduced in proportion for part-time enrollment.
  • ✓ Working? If your employer offers it, they can provide up to $5,250 per year tax-free toward your education.

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. Students who borrowed for the same program before July 1, 2026 may have different limits.

Talk to EIU Financial Aid → Read about the 2026 federal aid changes
8% of lifetime limit

$8,262 total, just 8% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit

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