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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Mark Fauble | 208 Bone Student Center | mbfaubl@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!
2.70
2.70 - 3.26
None
To find the course equivalencies at an Illinois community college, please review our Course Articulation Guides.
Name | Office | Phone | |
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Julie Navickas | Fell Hall 438B | janavic@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-7080 |
2.70
2.70 - 3.26
September 1 – October 1, February 1 – March 1 & May 1 – June 1
Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.
To apply, students must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and above.
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 in detail.
Essay Prompt: Provide a vision for your future career and explain how this major is best equipped to help you get there.
Research the major and provide your finding of:
Connect your goals to your findings. How will this major help you reach your goals? What can you bring to the major?
Essay Tips:
Choose your desired program/sequence and complete all sections of the online application form. Students can only apply for one major/sequence during each application period.
Applications are reviewed by a committee of Communication faculty members in each area. The Faculty Selection Committee base their decisions upon the following criteria:
Selection decisions will be made approximately three weeks after the deadline. A response will be sent to each student through their ISU email account.
If admitted, you should schedule an appointment with your designated academic advisor.
Meeting the minimum requirements and going through the application steps does not guarantee you will be admitted.
Faculty decisions are final and cannot be reversed.
Once the selection responses are sent, the School has filled all available seats and cannot accept any more students.
Name | Office | Phone | |
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Julie Navickas | Fell Hall 438B | janavic@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-7080 |