Illinois State University

Course Details

BA and BS in Communication Studies(Interpersonal)

Course Description

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.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

Professions Admission counselor Advertising Audio visual consultant Biographer Columnist Commentator Consumer Advocate Copy Writer Critic Customer Relations Editor Entertainment Agent Event Planner Event Fundraiser Human Resource Administrator Journalist Librarian Lobbyist Public Information Officer Public Relations Specialist Sales Representative Technical Writer




BA and BS in Communication Studies(Interpersonal) Illinois State University