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.

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.

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