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Students in the School of Communication pursue either a Bachelor of Arts in Communication (BACMN) or a Bachelor of Science in Communication (BSCMN) with a major in Communication Studies, Dance, Performance Studies, Radio/Television/Film, or Theatre.
The School of Communication advances the arts, sciences, and practices of human communication through experimentation, exploration, and collaboration.
Undergraduate Admission. Prospective students can apply to the Northwestern and the School of Communication via the Coalition or Common Application. Options include first year (early decision, regular decision or QuestBridge) or transfer applications.
Students majoring in Communication Studies will learn to analyze organizational, cultural, interpersonal and mass media communication. Communication Studies undergraduate students ground their studies in Northwestern’s liberal arts model and apply knowledge gained in this coursework to their research and career goals.
Our graduate and professional programs offer advanced degree options, including masters, PhD and clinical doctorates. Some are interdepartmental or interdisciplinary. Use this list to view all options by degree type or academic department. Visit the program’s website for details on curricula, admission and more. Academic Programs.
The study of human communication ranges from interpersonal processes such as persuasion and relationship formation to organizational processes such as group leadership and dispute resolution.
Our program equips students with the practical and analytical skills and knowledge related to communication principles — how to understand audiences, shape messages and interact with individuals and technologies, as well as the power and influence of communication on society.
