Dr. Lauren Weiner

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lauren Weiner joined the University of Illinois in 2009 and serves as the Program Coordinator and Academic Advisor for the Health Communication Online Master of Science (HCOM) Program. She holds an administrative teaching role where she develops courses, provides advising services to current and prospective students, manages admissions, and implements marketing strategies while supervising undergraduate interns. Dr. Weiner's research primarily explores family communication in health contexts, focusing on the communication dynamics between families and pediatric cancer survivors, as well as the challenges and strategies of disclosing genetic risks associated with genetic illnesses. Her work aims to understand how family communication influences members' health-related behaviors and supports their well-being.

Research Interests

Courses

CMN 501: Introduction to Health Communication CMN 504: Family Health Communication CMN 510: Capstone Independent Study

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.