Dr. Elisabeth Bigsby

Associate Professor

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Biography

Elisabeth Bigsby is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and an Affiliate at the Center for Social & Behavioral Science. Her research focuses on persuasive health environmental messages and anti-smoking campaigns, specifically examining how various message features influence individuals' perceptions and processing of these messages. Dr. Bigsby aims to understand the factors that contribute to the success or failure of messages, thereby informing practices related to the design of persuasive communication. Her research interests encompass persuasion and social influence, message effects, health communication, and information acquisition.

Research Interests

Awards

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LAS Impact Award

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Illinois Foundations Fellow

Courses

CMN 345: Visual Media Effects CMN 421: Persuasion Theory & Research CMN 529: Message Design & Effects CMN 529: Meta-Analysis Communication CMN 595: eHealth

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.