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Communication Studies

A minor in Communication Studies will strengthen a skill that employers highly value in an increasingly global economy. You will learn how competent communication works in personal and professional relationships, organizations, media, and society, while also developing strategic and creative expertise.

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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
In Person / Fully Online
Careers
Managers, Postsecondary, Reporters,, Journalists
Communication Studies students at EIU

Why Study Communication Studies at EIU?

  • Build communication skills that complement virtually any major, career, or professional path.
  • Explore communication from multiple perspectives, including interpersonal, organizational, and mass communication.
  • Customize the minor with advanced communication courses that match your interests and career goals.
  • Learn in engaging, collaborative classrooms that help you connect communication concepts to everyday personal and professional situations.
  • Strengthen transferable skills in communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and understanding audiences.
"I chose EIU because it feels like a second home. I really appreciate the student to professor ratio, scholarship opportunities, and the support! Whether the support is academic, mental, emotional, or physical EIU faculty makes it their mission to aid ALL of their students."
Azaria Bell
Spanish Language | Class of 2024
Azaria Bell, Spanish Language at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Apply communication concepts to real interpersonal, organizational, mediated, and social situations.
  • Practice communicating effectively with different people, audiences, and groups.
  • Analyze communication challenges and develop strategies for more effective interactions.
  • Choose practical communication courses that let you explore topics and applications that fit your interests.
  • Build communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills you can use in internships, organizations, and future careers.
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Hands-On Experience, Communication Studies students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Communication shapes how we connect, collaborate, lead, and influence others. EIU’s Communication Studies Minor gives you a broad understanding of the inner workings of interpersonal, organizational, and mass communication. Build transferable communication skills while choosing practical courses that align with your interests, major, and career goals.

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Career Outcomes

  • Public Relations Managers
  • Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
  • News Analysts, Reporters, & Journalists
  • Editors
  • Writers & Authors
  • Poets, Lyricists & Creative Writers
  • Regulatory Affairs Managers
  • Compliance Managers
  • Loss Prevention Managers

Career Insights

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

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Marita Gronnvoll
Professor; Assistant Chair
mgronnvoll@eiu.edu
2521 Buzzard Hall
217-581-6003
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Matt Gill
Department Chair
mjgill@eiu.edu
2521 Buzzard Hall
217-581-6003
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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