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Program checklist · BA

Communication Studies, BA (Boston)

Northeastern University · Boston, MA

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Program
Award
BA
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
09.0101
Catalog edition
Catalog 2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Department of Communication Studies offers students an opportunity to obtain the communication skills and the understanding of the communication process required to thrive in a complex and changing society. Majors are required to demonstrate a mastery of the fundamentals of effective communication, to learn the fundamentals of communication theory and practice, and to develop a distinct area of emphasis. Some of the more popular areas include argumentation and advocacy, organizational and health communication, international and intercultural communication, digital communication and social media, and media production. The curriculum is designed to enhance the understanding of human communication in a variety of contexts, to empower students to become informed and engaged citizens, and to provide the knowledge and skills required to live a rich personal and professional life.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
167358
CourseShelf checklist
CK_167358_03f935b7
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Communication Studies Major Requirements

major core · 0 items

    Common Requirements

    3 items
    1. COMM 1101
      4
    2. COMM 1112
      4
    3. COMM 2301
      4

    Foundation Course

    5 items
    1. Complete 4 semester hours from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. COMM 1210
      4
    3. COMM 1225
      4
    4. COMM 1231
      4
    5. COMM 1255
      4

    Cluster Course

    6 items
    1. Complete 4 semester hours from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. COMM 1131
      4
    3. COMM 2303
      4
    4. COMM 2304
      4
    5. COMM 2501
      4
    6. COMM 2551
      4

    Writing Intensive Courses

    14 items
    1. Complete 8 semester hours from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      8
    2. COMM 3200
      4
    3. COMM 3201
      4
    4. COMM 3230
      4
    5. COMM 3304
      4
    6. COMM 3320
      4
    7. COMM 3415
      4
    8. COMM 3500
      4
    9. COMM 3501
      4
    10. COMM 3530
      4
    11. COMM 3532
      4
    12. COMM 4535
      4
    13. COMM 4605
      4
    14. COMM 4631
      4

    Communication Studies Electives

    electives · 5 items
    1. Complete 20 semester hours from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      20
    2. JRNL 2301
      1
    3. MSCR 1230
      4
    4. PREL 1425
      4
    5. PREL 3625
      4

    COMM courses between COMM 1100 - 4999, which have not been used to satisfy other degree requirements.

    0 items

      MSCR courses in the ranges MSCR 2100 - 2199.

      0 items

        MSCR courses in the ranges MSCR 3100 - 3199.

        0 items

          MSCR courses in the ranges MSCR 4100 - 4199.

          0 items

            Capstone Experience Course

            7 items
            1. Complete 4 semester hours from the following:
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            2. COMM 4102
              4
            3. COMM 4530
              4
            4. COMM 4608
              4
            5. COMM 4625
              4
            6. COMM 4755
              4
            7. COMM 4901
              4

            Supporting Courses

            0 items

              Introduction to College

              1 item
              1. COMM 1000
                1

              Experiential Learning

              1 item
              1. EEAM 2000
                1

              Writing Requirements

              0 items

                First-Year Writing

                1 item
                1. ENGW 1111
                  First-Year Writing
                  or: ENGW 1102 First-Year Writing for Multilingual Writers
                  or: ENGW 1114 First-Year Writing with Service-Learning
                  4

                Advanced Writing in the Disciplines

                1 item
                1. COMM 3409
                  Advocacy Writing
                  or: ENGW 3314 Advanced Writing in the Arts, Media, and Design
                  4
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