Communication

Graduate Studies

"The knowledge I have gained from my time as a graduate student at WIU has proven to be invaluable, not only in my professional world, but my personal life as well. I took advantage of the assistantships the department offered and worked as a 研究 assistant during my first year. I have been able to directly apply my experience as an assistant to my current position as a Clinical Research Coordinator. 当然, as a student in this graduate program, you will gain knowledge in the field of communication. What you will also gain is life experiences, build relationships, and you will be a part of a group of academics that can proudly say that you had the grit and determination to complete a master's program." -- Monica Lombardo, MA, 2016, Clinical Research Coordinator at the University of Illinois College of Medicine

Program Overview

The Master of 艺术 degree in Communication emphasizes both theoretical and applied knowledge. The general communication program offers students higher levels of knowledge, 技能, 理论, 研究, and practical experience in the communication discipline. Students often participate in seminars and work one-on-one with 教师 members.

Graduates of the program pursue professional careers in a broad range of business and educational organizations, or they continue their graduate education beyond the master’s level.

Why Choose Communication at WIU

The master’s program in communication at WIU is large enough to be of recognized quality and rigor, but small enough to provide you with individualized attention. The Department of Communication graduate 教师 is noted for their teaching effectiveness as well as their significant scholarly and professional activities.

The advantages are:

• small classes
• working closely with 教师
• the opportunity for graduate assistantship funding
• increased job options
• preparation for doctoral studies
• the choice of a thesis, applied project, internship, or 研究 paper to complete your degree

我们的教师

For more information about the Communication graduate program, 教师, and assistantships, 请到 www.全球十大体育官方网址.edu/comm.

Possible Careers

The discipline routinely prepares students to enter a variety of diverse professions including event planning, 招聘, college instructor, business management, training and development, 政治, and organizational consulting.