Communication Studies
Communication Studies, Minor
The Communication Studies minor helps students acquire the practical skills necessary to succeed in the modern workplace.
The communication studies minor is for students who seek to acquire the practical skills necessary to succeed in the modern workplace. The minor consists of two common requirements—Introduction to Communication Studies (COMM 1101) and Public Speaking (COMM 1112)—a foundational course, and three electives.
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
Creative Director
Development Officer
Guidance Counselor
Health Educator
Human Relations
Human Resources Professional
Lawyer
Information Officer
Management Consultant
Market Researcher
Media Planner
Meeting/Event Planner
Personnel Recruiter
Pollster
Public Information Officer
Public Relations Specialist
Sales Representative
Social Media Manager
Social Worker
Speech Writer
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
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
COURSE 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.