About Speech Communication at UIUC
The Department of Speech Communication is a top-ranked program in the country with a long and proud history. Our 28 nationally and internationally recognized faculty members are engaged in cutting-edge research projects that deal with socially pressing problems in communication. In addition, our faculty and instructors are creative and committed teachers who bring passion and enthusiasm to the classroom.
Nearly 600 majors are pursuing B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in Speech Communication. Our department provides students with training and skills in how people interact with one another across various contexts, cultures, channels, and media. The department has several major areas of study, including organizational and group communication, interpersonal and family communication, health communication, communication technology, political communication, rhetoric and public discourse, communication in cultural contexts, and mass communication.