Career Opportunities
- Account Executive
- Brand Manager
- Creative Director
- Development Officer
- Health Educator
- Human Resources Professional
- Lawyer
- Media Planner
- Meeting/Event Planner
- Personnel Recruiter
- Public Information Officer
- Public Relations Specialist
- Sales Representative
- Social Media Manager
- 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
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The human communication minor is for students who are interested in studying the role of interpersonal communication in relationships, including romantic relationships, friendships, and relationships in groups or in organizations. The goal for students who complete the minor is to gain an in-depth understanding of how communication can affect the quality of relationships, the satisfaction that is derived from relationships, and whether a relationship is likely to last or dissolve. Courses in the minor focus on research-validated theories, concepts, and models that will aid students in better understanding the many different types of relationships that exist in their personal and professional lives.
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:
- Basic communication skills, including the ability to research a question, prepare and deliver a compelling speech, and think critically and write effectively.
- 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.
- 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.
Co-op Opportunities
- Zipcar
- Wayfair
- TJMaxx and HomeGoods
- Strong Women Strong Girls
- Southwest Airlines
- Liberty Mutual
- Johnson & Johnson
- John Hancock
- Institute of Contemporary Art
- Eaton Vance Management
- Donna Karan International
- Dana Farber Cancer Institute
- Constant Contact
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Arnold Worldwide
- Amazon
