Dr. Leanne Knobloch

Professor

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Biography

Leanne Knobloch is a Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Illinois. She joined the department in 2002 after earning her Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Her research focuses on health communication and interpersonal communication, particularly examining how communication affects the nature of close relationships. Recent studies include exploring how military families communicate during reunions after deployment, and how romantic partners communicate when confronting depression diagnoses. Her work provides critical insights that help individuals forge and maintain satisfying relationships, especially during times of transition.

Research Interests

Awards

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Berscheid-Hatfield Award

2024-01-01
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Inaugural Outstanding Article Award

2021-01-01
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Fellow

2020-01-01
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Fellow

2020-01-01
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Charles H. Woolbert Research Award

2018-01-01
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Alumni Award

2016-01-01
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University Scholar Award

2015-01-01
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Centennial Scholar Award

2013-01-01
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Golden Anniversary Monograph Award

2012-01-01
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Article Award

2012-01-01
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Franklin H. Knower Article Award

2011-01-01
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Dean's Award

2009-01-01
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Gerald R. Miller Award

2008-01-01
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Early Career Award

2008-01-01
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Distinguished Article Award

2007-01-01
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Dissertation Award

2002-01-01

Courses

Introduction Interpersonal Communication Communication Conflict Communication Personal Relationships Communication Relationship Development Measurement Communication Research Communication Uncertainty Relationships

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.