Communication Studies
Communication Studies and English, BA
The English department and the Communication Studies department offer an interdisciplinary combined major in English and Communication Studies. Broadly speaking, students in the combined major in English and communication studies at Northeastern integrate the study of literature and writing with studies of media, social, corporate, and political communications.
The English department and the Communication Studies department offer an interdisciplinary combined major in English and Communication Studies. Broadly speaking, students in the combined major in English and communication studies at Northeastern integrate the study of literature and writing with studies of media, social, corporate, and political communications.
Co-op Opportunities
Zipcar
Boston, MA
Wayfair
Boston, MA
TJMaxx and HomeGoods
Framingham, MA
Strong Women Strong Girls
Boston, MA
Southwest Airlines
Dallas, TX
Liberty Mutual
Boston, MA
Johnson & Johnson
Boston, MA
John Hancock
Massachusetts, US
Institute of Contemporary Art
Boston, MA
Eaton Vance Management
Boston, MA
Donna Karan International
Boston, MA
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA
Constant Contact
Waltham, MA
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA
Arnold Worldwide
Boston, MA
Amazon
Seattle, WA
Career Opportunities
Account Executive
Broadcast Journalist
Creative Director
Information Officer
Market Researcher
Media Planner
Media Producer
Multimedia Specialist
Public Relations Specialist
Social Media Manager
Web Content Manager
Writer
Multidisciplinary Skills
ability to work under pressure
creative problem-solving skills
critical thinking
leadership skills
listening
performance and presentation skills
project management skills
verbal and written communication skills
Learning Outcomes
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Communication is a diverse discipline and every department is unique. At Northeastern, the Communication Studies curriculum was designed to achieve three distinct learning objectives:
1. Basic communication skills, including the ability to research a question, prepare and deliver a compelling speech, and think critically and write effectively.
2. An understanding of the communication discipline including an appreciation of the history of communication studies, familiarity with important theoretical principles, and the ability to apply this knowledge to contemporary problems.
3. A distinct area of emphasis that distinguishes their major. Some of the more popular areas include argumentation and advocacy, organizational or health communication, digital communication, and media production.