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Communication Studies Pedagogy: Interpersonal Communication Processes

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Degree Level
Master of Arts
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
4 Semesters
Credit Hours
39 Total, 39 in Major
Careers
Postsecondary, Teachers
Communication Studies Pedagogy: Interpersonal Communication Processes students at Â鶹¹ú²ú

Why Study Communication Studies Pedagogy: Interpersonal Communication Processes at Â鶹¹ú²ú?

  • Learn through hands-on, project-based coursework
  • Work closely with faculty in small class settings
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers across almost every industry
"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."
Alex Wilcoxon
Marketing | Junior
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Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
Hands-On Experience, Communication Studies Pedagogy: Interpersonal Communication Processes students at Â鶹¹ú²ú

What You'll Learn

Eastern Illinois University is proud to be one of the few programs in the region to offer graduate students an option area in communication pedagogy. As a department in a teaching-focused institution we have long valued the importance of training individuals to teach communication well and communicate well while teaching.

$117,187
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Education Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Middle School Teachers
  • Elementary School Teachers
  • Training & Development Specialists
  • Training & Development Managers
  • Human Resources Managers

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Openings · Grow Rapidly
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 Â鶹¹ú²ú:

Estimated total for this degree: ~$19,695 (tuition and fees)

  • ✓ That's only about 20% 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 $9,090 - well under the new $20,500 annual federal loan limit, so federal loans alone can cover tuition and fees.
  • ✓ Working? If your employer offers it, they can provide up to $5,250 per year tax-free toward your education - at Â鶹¹ú²ú's rates, that can cover a good share of a part-time master's.

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.

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20% of lifetime limit

$19,695 total, just 20% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit

Connect With Us

Dr. Samantha Szczur
Associate Professor & Graduate Coordinator
sszczur@eiu.edu
2417 Buzzard Hall
217-581-6003
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Matthew Gill
Department Chair
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2526
217-581-6003
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