OpenFieldAssociate of Arts in Communication & Forensic Speech
Nationally celebrated collegiate forensics and public communication program with a multi-decade legacy of national speech championships, training students in persuasive debate, oral interpretation, and rhetoric.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school diploma with audition/interview for competitive forensics team entry
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 70+
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- Forensics speech audition recording or live read
- Recommendation letters
- Forensics coach or teacher recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full-tuition Forensics Speech and Debate Performance Scholarships for team competitors
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- $3,900/year (fully covered for recruited forensics debaters)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Southeastern Illinois College documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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