Minor Available
125 credits
125 credits
required for program
Minor Available
Department of Communication
Communication Studies
Department of Communication
Communication Studies
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Arts
- Undergraduate
The communication studies degree prepares you to work with a broad range of channels, including film, television, radio, newspaper, and photojournalism.
Communication studies may be the right degree for you if you
- are a motivated, hard worker
- have a passion for leading, learning, and communicating
- have a desire to strengthen your written and verbal skills
- want to help organizations reach the rest of the world with persuasive messages
Why study communication at Northwestern?
Get hands-on experience from knowledgeable professors who approach communications with truth, ethics, and an attitude of service.
With campus close to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, students can take advantage of opportunities in Minnesota’s thriving business and communication industries.
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Careers in communication studies
There are a variety of career and academic pathways that begin with a degree in communication studies.
What types of work are related to this degree?
- Corporate sales
- Management
- Human resources
- Advertising and promotions
- Labor relations
- Public relations
- Customer service
- Training and development
- Creative directing
- Public opinion research
- Editing, writing and publishing
- Fundraising and event planning
- Public speaking
- Speech and copywriting
- Program coordination
- Campaigning
Who employs people with this degree?
- TV and cable companies
- Radio Stations
- Online/Print Publishers
- Professional organizations and associations
- Advertising agencies
- Small, medium, and large-sized corporations
- Federal, state, & local governments
- Businesses & trade associations
- Colleges, universities & schools
- Non-profit & special interest groups
- Public relations & advertising firms
- Healthcare organizations
- Any company that has an internal communications function
- Any company that needs to present and maintain a company image to the public
Strategies for success:
- If you are looking for jobs within for-profit settings, consider taking business courses or even minoring in Business Administration.
- Most work places expect you to have a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel and Access Database; for this reason it may be wise to take “Introduction to Databases and Spreadsheets”.
- Communication Studies is a broad degree that can lead to job opportunities in many different fields. Skills and experiences gained through co-curricular activities, internships, part-time jobs, and volunteering are critical in shaping a career path.
- Develop a career goal and seek the right background to become a strong candidate.
- Explore specializations within professional fields. Select electives to enhance knowledge in area(s) of interest or find a minor that will add value
Professional associations:
- Public Relations Society of America
- National Association of Broadcasters
- Magazine Publishers of America
- American Society of Newspaper Editors
- National Communication Association
- International Communication Association
- International Association of Business Communicators
- American Advertising Federation
- American Business Women’s Association
- American Society for Training and Development
- The Association for Women in Communications
- Health Sciences Communication Association
100%
of Communication studies graduates found employment
92%
of Northwestern’s communication studies graduates felt professionally prepared by their education
99%
of seniors grew in their relationship with God during their time at Northwestern
What will I learn?
You will gain verbal and writing skills to communicate in a clear and consistent manner.
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