About Master’s Program,
The master’s program in Communication at Illinois State University provides a unique academic experience.
You’ll learn diverse theoretical frameworks and research methods appropriate to the advanced study of communication.
Our emphasis is on applying scholarly knowledge to evaluate and solve social problems. We also promote a passion for intellectual and theoretical discovery that transcends career objectives and course expectations.
Our dedicated faculty guide you in academic research areas spanning a multitude of interests, such as:
- organizational communication
- instructional communication
- interpersonal communication
- public relations
- mass communication
- rhetoric
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Graduate School requirements above, an individual applying to a master’s program must also have a minimum 2.8 GPA (on a scale in which an A is a 4.0) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work (approximately the junior and senior years).
Many graduate programs require a higher GPA or may require the GRE or GMAT.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
See Student Accounts for information on tuition and fees. Funding for graduate students is available from several different sources. Students who have been admitted from contiguous states including Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin will receive in-state tuition.
There are various opportunities for seeking and obtaining funding for your graduate education. These opportunities are intended to facilitate your progress to the degree while providing important professional development. You should apply for these funding opportunities at the same time that you are applying for admission into the graduate program.
Please note: You will need to apply for funding separate from the graduate program application. Application processes are described below.
Application Requirement,
Unofficial transcripts
GPA
Letter of Application
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Writing Sample
References
English Proficiency
Application Deadline,
Feb 01, 2025
Application Fee,
GradCAS (all other graduate programs) – $63
