EIU Communication Studies

Minors

Advertising

An interdisciplinary program of study designed to enhance students' understanding of the promotion of products and services to various markets. Key components include the critical examination of ad campaigns and strategies and the application of knowledge.  For more information, click on the "Curriculum Guide" below or contact the Advertising Minor Coordinator, Dr. Walus at smwalus@eiu.edu.

* Curriculum Guide, 2024-2025 (pdf)
* Curriculum Guide, 2023-2024 (pdf)
* Curriculum Guide, 2022-2023 (pdf)
* Curriculum Guide, 2021-2022 (pdf)
* Curriculum Guide, 2020-2021 (pdf)

Communication and Cultural Diversity 

This minor examines the ways in which communication constructs our understanding of diversity and difference, how stereotypes and prejudices are maintained and challenged, and how possibilities for inclusion are created. For more information, click on the "Curriculum Guide" below or contact the Communication and Cultural Diversity Minor Coordinator, Dr. Samantha Szczur at sszczur@eiu.edu.

* Curriculum Guide, 2024-2025 (pdf)
* Curriculum Guide, 2023-2024 (pdf)
* Curriculum Guide, 2022-2023 (pdf)

Communication Studies

This minor provides students with a well-rounded approach to understanding the role of communication in society. This minor is not available for communication studies majors.  For more information, click on the "Curriculum Guide" below or contact the Communication Studies Minor Coordinator, Dr. Marita Gronnvoll at mgronnvoll@eiu.edu.

* Curriculum Guide, 2024-2025 (pdf)
* Curriculum Guide, 2023-2024 (pdf)
* Curriculum Guide, 2022-2023 (pdf)
* Curriculum Guide, 2021-2022 (pdf)
* Curriculum Guide, 2020-2021 (pdf)