The Communication Studies - Organizational and Leadership Communication sequence enhances communication knowledge, understanding, and skills for enhancing organizational relationships. The goal of this sequence is to equip the student to successfully use communication as a tool to enhance organizational outcomes. Students will gain an understanding of how communication processes can be used to manage behaviors in an organizational context while becoming a competent communicator.
Typical careers include community relations, convention planning, training specialist, entry-level and executive management, corporate communication.
Communication Studies is the academic discipline which studies communication. Students discover the many strategies of how to effectively communicate with different groups of people in varying situations. Coverage includes person-to-person communication such as in counseling, peer advising, personnel management and other business and corporate positions. Students may also study persuasion and message construction strategies that are helpful in sales and management areas.
Speech communication is a broad degree that can lead to job opportunities in many different fields. Skills and experiences gained through co-curricular activities, internships, part-time jobs, and volunteering are critical in shaping a career path. Speech communication is also good preparation for graduate school in many disciplines.
Students desiring careers in training, development, fundraising and similar fields may wish to major in Communication Studies.
Colleges and universities
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Kristy DeWall | 223 Bone Student Center | ksdewal@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-2200 |
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Tom Lamonica | 456 Fell Hall | talamon@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-8578 |
Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!
Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!
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2.71 - 3.34
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To find the course equivalencies at an Illinois community college, please review our Course Articulation Guides.
Name | Office | Phone | Note | |
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Abbie Paul | Fell Hall 452 | alpaul1@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-7080 | |
Julie Navickas | Fell Hall 438B | janavic@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-7080 | All Prospective Students |
2.50
2.71 - 3.34
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.
Students with a 2.5 cumulative GPA or above will be automatically accepted into the Communication major or minor of their choice. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed weekly.
If your cumulative GPA is below a 2.5, you are still welcome to apply. You will be given the opportunity to submit a personal statement with your application asking you to reflect on this prompt:
In 250-300 words, explain the reason you would like to change your major/minor to Communication. Your personal statement should reflect formal writing and address the following topics:
• Why is this major/minor change desired?
• What career do you hope to pursue with your new major/minor?
• What will you bring to the major/minor as a student?
For students applying with a cumulative GPA below a 2.5, relevant coursework will also be taken into consideration before a decision is made (this includes coursework in COM, ENG, and other social sciences and humanities-based classes).
For all applicants, admission decisions will be communicated via campus email.
Students who are currently a declared major in the School of Communication and are looking to switch their major to another communication major need to complete the Internal Major Transfer Request Form. Contact your academic advisor for a copy of this form and to discuss the process further.
For questions related to applying to the School of Communication, please contact Julie Navickas, Director of Student Success & Recruitment at janavic@ilstu.edu.
Name | Office | Phone | Note | |
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Abbie Paul | Fell Hall 452 | alpaul1@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-7080 | |
Julie Navickas | Fell Hall 438B | janavic@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-7080 | All Prospective Students |