The Department of Communication at the University of Illinois Chicago prepares students to navigate and lead a rapidly changing job market by combining research and analytic skills with hands-on professional training in media and communication. Our curriculum focuses on communication technologies and media, including legacy, digital, and AI-driven.

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Where Communication, Technology, and Culture Meet

With 4 specialized pathways, students develop competitive professional portfolios, marketable skills, and leadership capacities. Our alumni have careers in journalism, public relations, marketing, business, government, law, and consulting, securing roles at Fortune 500 companies, Chicago-based organizations, and innovative start-ups.

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Undergraduate students can personalize their studies to meet their education and career goals by selecting one of our curated Pathways in Communication.

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College is where you go to create who you are going to be. UIC is the canvas. Your diploma is the blueprint. UIC allowed me to create in my hometown and leave an impact here.

Jeremiah P., BA Communication, 2020  |  Chicago Cubs PA Announcer

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