Why do communication studies at Northwestern?

Get hands-on experience in film, television, radio, newspaper, and photojournalism. Our experienced professors teach from a biblical worldview, approaching communication with truth, ethics, and an attitude of service.

Our students work with faculty members to conduct practical research. Recently, students assisted faculty in researching social media and gender and racial equality in communication.

You will complete two internships in this major, which provides an opportunity for real-world application as you build your professional network in the field. With campus close to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, students can take advantage of opportunities in Minnesota’s thriving business and communication industries.

If you are motivated, want to help organizations reach the rest of the world with persuasive messages, and want the ability to share the gospel across the globe, this might be the right degree for you.

What will you learn?

You will gain strong written and verbal communication skills and learn to convey persuasive messages in a clear and concise manner.

Some classes include:

• Communication Theory
• Business Communication
• Advanced Organizational Communication
• Mass Media and Society
• Advanced Public Speaking and Speech Writing
• Gender and Family Communication
• Intercultural Communication
• Communication Research Methods

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