Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Political Science

Northeastern University

The combined major in Political Science and Communication Studies offers students the opportunity to integrate the study of politics and government with different forms and mediums of communication.This combined major highlights the important role played by different forms of communication in shaping politics and government. Students complete the core courses in political science along with core courses in communication studies that cover public speaking and persuasion.Learning OutcomesCommunication is a diverse discipline and every department is unique. At Northeastern, the Communication Studies curriculum was designed to achieve three distinct learning objectives: Basic communication skills, including the ability to research a question, prepare and deliver a compelling speech, and think critically and write effectively. An understanding of the communication discipline including an appreciation of the history of communication studies, familiarity with important theoretical principles, and the ability to apply this knowledge to contemporary problems. A distinct area of emphasis that distinguishes their major. Some of the more popular areas include argumentation and advocacy, organizational or health communication, digital communication, and media production.