Dr. Junghwan Yang

Associate Professor

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Biography

JungHwan Yang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Illinois. He specializes in the intersection of mediated communication and technology, focusing on areas such as computational social science and political communication. His research examines how technology influences public discourse and the dynamics of communication in various social contexts. Dr. Yang holds a Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has completed his Master's in Communication and Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Seoul National University. As a faculty scholar, he is committed to advancing research and education within the field of Communication, encouraging an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates data science into communication studies.

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.