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.

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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.