Communication Studies

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Overview

The Communication Studies major equips students with the skills to connect with others, lead in professional environments, and navigate a complex world. Built around the fundamentals of interpersonal and organizational communication, this program prepares you to build meaningful relationships, manage conflict, lead teams, and thrive in diverse workplace settings, skills that employers consistently identify as among the most valuable in new hires.

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Resources

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- Program Sheet
- 4-year Course Sequence
- Curriculum Sheet

Computer Requirements:

Communication Studies majors can check out any video or photo equipment they need directly from the School of Communication, Journalism & Theatre. Majors also have access to our computer labs during open lab hours throughout the week. 

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First-Year Students

Transfer Students

The B.A. in Communication Studies is transfer-friendly for a number of reasons:

  • Students can complete the program in two years.
  • The B.A. degree in Communication major is a 46-49 hour degree program with no minor requirement.
  • For the B.A. Degree in Communication Studies, students select an option area, but switching option areas will not significantly delay a student’s progress toward graduation.
  • Transfer students who complete communication courses at their community college can often use these courses to fulfill degree requirements.  

Dr. Marita Gronnvoll

Buzzard Hall 2521
Email: mgronnvoll@eiu.edu
URL: /commstudies/