This 18 credit hour certificate is ideal for teachers who wish to teach dual-credit public speaking classes as well as working professionals who wish to bolster their understanding and application of communication theories and concepts.
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The online Graduate Certificate in Applied Communication is designed for teachers and working professionals who do not wish to pursue a full Masters degree in Communication Studies, but wish to gain communication skills necessary to advance in their professions.
View in CatalogFederal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$8,262 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing.
Talk to EIU Financial Aid →$8,262 total, just 8% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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