The Applied Communication online MA is designed to offer working professionals a flexible program to hone their understanding of the theory and application of communication concepts. Students can tailor their experience to cultivate skill sets related to various communication contexts.
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"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."Abbey McCordCommunication Studies: Applied Communication | Class of 2025
The online Applied Communication option in the M.A. in Communication Studies targets working professionals, especially those aspiring to leadership roles in their current professions. It is a fit if you want to strengthen your marketability by integrating communication theory and practice.
View in CatalogFederal 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: ~$15,147 (tuition and fees)
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.
$15,147 total, just 15% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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