The graduate program in communication has two main objectives:
to guide students in an intensive exploration of the structure and function of human communication, and
to educate students in the methods and theory of communication inquiry.
The program offers three areas of study: meaning systems, interpersonal/organizational systems, and mass media systems.
In addition to completing the UIS application for graduate study, applicants must complete the Communication Program Writing Examination.
Contact Erin Kullick, Program Administrator, at (217) 206-6790 to schedule a time to take the exam.
To be eligible for full admission to the master of arts program in communication applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale and pass the Communication Program Writing Examination. Applicants with undergraduate GPAs between 2.80 and 3.00 will be considered for conditional admission.
See the Communication Program website for additional information.