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Visit the major's Academic Catalog listing to see specific requirements, which include: Major requirements specify that students must take and pass 12 Communication Studies (COMM_ST) courses. Additional requirements, including distribution requirements, elective requirements and writing proficiency.
- School of Communication
All students in the School of Communication must meet the...
- Undergraduate Program
Students majoring in Communication Studies will learn to...
- COMMUNICATION STUDIES MAJOR
Major Requirements (13 units) All courses for SoC majors,...
- Academics
Today, the School has more than 1,200 undergraduates, 700...
- School of Communication
All students in the School of Communication must meet the requirements of one of the following major programs: communication studies, dance, human communication sciences, performance studies, radio/television/film, or theatre.
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- Honors in Communication Studies Major
All courses for SoC majors, minors, fields of concentration and distribution requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or higher and may not be taken P/N.
Distribution Requirements
18 units of credit outside the department, including 3 units of credit from each of the three School of Communication distribution areas: science, mathematics, and technology; individual and social behavior; and humanities and fine arts.
Electives
Electives in communication and other areas to complete a minimum of 42 units of credit.
Concentration Outside the School of Communication
A field of concentration outside the School of Communication (normally one of the disciplines of the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences), consisting of at least 6 units of credit; of these 6, at least 3 must be 300- or 400-level courses. A non–School of Communication minor, dual major, or adjunct major satisfies this requirement. Courses taken to satisfy the field of concentration requirement may fulfill distribution or elective course requirements.
The Undergraduate Honors Program in Communication Studies offers an opportunity for highly motivated Communication Studies majors to conduct original scholarly research. Each student works closely with faculty to produce an original research project in an interest area determined by the student. Seniors who successfully complete the program will be...
Major Requirements (13 units) All courses for SoC majors, minors, fields of concentration and distribution requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or higher and may not be taken P/N.
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Northwestern's School of Communication, located in Evanston, IL, is a leading center for research and education in the arts, sciences, and practices of human communication.