Overview

Students will improve their writing and speaking skills and learn how to understand, analyze and critique messages and human behavior. Students are encouraged to apply their knowledge and skills through internships, providing the experience necessary for future job placement.

This Communication major from Elmhurst University is recommended for students who plan to pursue public relations, project management, media analysis, or graduate degrees in communication or other social science disciplines.

Careers

Increasingly, surveys indicate that one of the skills business leaders value most is communication, both oral and written. And with the city of Chicago just a few miles away, the opportunities to practice communication skills—and to start a career in media—are terrific.

Communication majors graduate from Elmhurst with skills and experience. You might do an internship with WGN or CLTV, or spin tunes at our on-campus radio station. With such strong credentials, it’s no wonder our graduates land great jobs in fields such as media, human resources, public relations and marketing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interpersonal Communication

Public Speaking

Intercultural Communication

Communication

Business and Professional Communication

Media Writing

News Reporting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Rolling admissions. International: May 1 (fall) / November 1 (spring), or until all spaces are filled

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Elmhurst, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

If you are currently attending or have finished secondary school and have not attended university, please submit:

An application for admission
If still in Secondary School: A transcript including all years of secondary schooling (if your transcript is not in English, a certified translation is also required)
If completed Secondary School: Transcript plus proof of US high school completion equivalency document (if completed high school)
If applicable, submit any IB, AP, and CLEP scores directly to the Office of Advising
Proof of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

43984 USD / year

≈ 43984 USD / year
Out-of-State

43984 USD / year

≈ 43984 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

43984 USD / year

≈ 43984 USD / year

Living costs

Elmhurst

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.

Funding

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Overview

Careers

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

Elmhurst

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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