Communications
Journalist, campaign manager, magazine editor, speechwriter, Web designer, media mogul …. Careers for communicators are fast-growing and fast-paced. And the technologies change as quickly as the stories you’ll tell.
Northwestern’s communications department offers 3 study options:
Faculty
Northwestern’s communications professors are also professional communicators. They’ve published their own writing and managed public perception for a variety of organizations.
Real-world experience
From your freshman year, you’ll have opportunities to build your portfolio through practicums that offer practical news writing and corporate communication experience. As an upperclassman, you'll put your skills to work in an internship near campus or elsewhere in the U.S., leading to a wealth of hands-on experience that will impress a future employer.
