MA in Applied Communication Studies in Edwardsville United States | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

The Department of Applied Communication Studies, part of the College of Arts and Sciences, provides a Master of Arts program with concentrations in corporate/organizational communication, health communication, interpersonal communication, or public relations. This graduate program delivers a comprehensive curriculum that strengthens students' grasp of communication theory while developing their research analysis, creation, and application skills - preparing them for leadership roles in diverse communication fields. The flexible program structure allows completion through both in-person daytime classes and online coursework.

Holders of this applied communication master's degree find career opportunities across business, nonprofit, government, and community college education sectors. The program's focus on communication theory, research methodologies, and practical applications benefits those pursuing careers in management, training, sales, marketing, PR, community relations, organizational communication, consulting, event planning, healthcare communication, and HR. Our alumni have obtained positions at institutions including St. Louis Community College, John A. Logan College, Illinois PR firms, Paraquad, Challenge Unlimited, and Purina. For PhD-bound students, the program's theoretical foundation, research focus, and teaching opportunities create excellent preparation for doctoral studies, with recent graduates accepted at prestigious institutions like the University of Kentucky, UIUC, and Michigan State University.