Overview

Depending on your goals, you’ll choose a direction such as interpersonal and intercultural communication, health communication and public relations, propaganda and persuasion, or listening and leadership.

The faculty specializes in media studies, rhetoric, interpersonal communication, health communication, public speaking, professional and organizational communication. You’ll find close mentors for your specific career path.

The department also has a related major and minor in multimedia journalism and mass communication (MJMC). A major for teaching speech communication-language arts is housed in the Department of Education.

Distinctions

The Department of Communication Studies, with the communication studies major and MJMC major, is one of Augustana's top five departments by size. The department's 15 faculty members offer an array of experiences, including a photojournalist who's covered the Olympics and the NFL; a legislative analyst for the state of North Carolina; an archaeologist trained at the University of Cambridge; a research scientist; and an actor. One has taught on five continents. All are published scholars.

Based on the strength of an Augustana College education, more than 98% of Communication Studies majors applying to graduate school are accepted — nearly all with full scholarships or fellowships! Our graduates also pursue careers in business and industry, education and non-profit organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Speaking

Communication and Controversy

Confident Communication

Incorporating Narrative

Mediating Conversation

Delib & Dialogue

Presidential Rhetoric

Sexual Communication

Diverse Film & Cult

Art of Fundraising

Communication and Culture

Communication, Time & Cultures of Speed

Dark Side of Relationship Communication

Public Rhet: Msg, Power, Influence

Propaganda

Loss, Hope and Support in Health Comm

Intercultural Communication

Comm and Emerging Technology

Rhetorical Theory in Comm

Social Scientific Theory in Comm

Organizational Communication

Health Communication Campaigns

Comm, Diversity & Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rock Island, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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115

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An official high school transcript.

A secondary school report (counselor report).

English language proficiency

Have a teacher, academic advisor or school official send a letter of recommendation for you to Augustana (recommended but not required).

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

53186 USD / year

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Out-of-State

53186 USD / year

≈ 53186 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

53186 USD / year

≈ 53186 USD / year

Living costs

Rock Island

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Distinctions

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Rock Island

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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