Welcome to the Department of Communication Studies at CAMD. Here, we prepare students to study, practice, and shape communication with purpose and impact. Through interdisciplinary coursework and experiential learning, our students develop the critical thinking, creative, and practical skills to meet today’s communication challenges head-on – from navigating AI and emerging technologies to addressing disinformation, rebuilding trust, and sustaining human connection in digital spaces.

Programs & Pathways

We offer a dynamic set of academic programs designed to meet the evolving demands of media, industry, and society. Our award-winning faculty are passionate subject-matter experts delivering research- and practice-informed teaching in strategic, digital, and organizational communication, media production, public advocacy and politics, sports, health and science communication, and related fields.

The Department’s more than 20 combined majors – spanning business, music, journalism, design, computer science, and beyond – are increasingly popular and reflect our commitment to cross-disciplinary learning and real-world relevance.

Students from across Northeastern are also invited to customize their education through more than a dozen Communication Studies minors, including Cinema Studies, Digital Communication, Public Speaking, and Social Activism.

In 2026, we are proud to launch two innovative programs:

• Film and Creative Media, BA – an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree centered on storytelling and media-making across film, television, and digital platforms.
• Media, Technology, and Ethics, MA (PlusOne) – an accelerated master’s program to prepare students to confront the ethical questions shaping media and emerging technologies through critical analysis and applied projects.

State-of-the-Art Resources

We encourage our students to take full advantage of Northeastern’s extensive creative and technological ecosystem. Across campus, they have access to professional-grade podcast and video production studios, digital storytelling and editing suites, photography and design labs, and CAMD’s Immersive Media Lab, where students explore VR and AR technologies shaping the future of media.

Student Leadership & Community

On campus, students build leadership skills, creative portfolios, and professional networks through six affiliated student organizations, including NUTV, Lambda Pi Eta Honors Society, NU Debate Society, the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), North x NU Film Festival, and the NU Film Enthusiasts Club.

Experiential Learning

Through experiential learning across academic and real-world settings, students build a strong foundation in writing, research, analysis, critique, and presentation for in-demand careers. Our globally recognized co-op program has connected Communication Studies students to organizations locally, nationally, and overseas, including The Boston Globe, NBCUniversal, Amazon, New Balance, TJX Companies, the Boston Bruins, and NARS Cosmetics, among many others.

Our Mission

We’re deeply committed to producing cutting-edge scholarly research and delivering a future-focused, hands-on educational experience that leverages Northeastern’s global network. Our goal is to empower students to communicate with purpose and impact – to build stronger relationships, shape organizations, tell engaging stories, and create meaningful social change.

Susan Mello
Interim Department Chair, Department of Communication Studies
Media and Screen Studies Program
College of Arts, Media and Design