Dr. Jennifer Barbour

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Jones Barbour is a Teaching Associate Professor and the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Communication at the University of Illinois. Her teaching focuses on communication leadership and the intricacies of rhetoric and public discourse. Dr. Barbour has a strong academic background, holding a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she also completed her M.A. She is dedicated to her students and strives to prepare them for challenges in the communication field. With a foundational education from Linfield College, she brings a diverse perspective to her courses. Dr. Barbour has an interest in communication organizations and how rhetoric shapes public discourse, contributing to her students' understanding of these critical areas.

Research Interests

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.