Program	Finder
	School of Communication programs range across the sprectrum of topics in the communication arts and sciences and include undergraduate, professional, and graduate programs of study and interdisciplinary initiatives and research centers. Use this program finder to explore opportunities for learning, research and creative activity.
Topic of Study (Expand All)	Undergraduate Curricula	Professional Degrees	MFA/Doctoral Degrees	Interdisciplinary Programs/Centers
Audiology + Hearing Science	Major in Human Communication Sciences x Undergraduate Major Human Communication Sciences The study of normal and disordered human hearing, speech, language, and learning. >>MORE Minor in Human Communication Sciences x Undergraduate Minor Human Communication Sciences The study of normal and disordered human hearing, speech, language, and learning. >>MORE	Doctor of Audiology x AuD Doctor of Audiology A professional program preparing individuals to diagnose and treat individuals with hearing and balance related disorder. >>MORE	PhD, Communication Sciences and Disorders x PhD Communication Sciences and Disorders Basic and applied research in normal or disorder communication and learning processes. >>MORE	The Hugh Knowles Center x Knowles Center for Hearing Science Supporting scientists working at the forefront of audiology to prevent, diagnose and treat hearing disorders. >>MORE
Speech/Language Pathology	Major in Human Communication Sciences x Undergraduate Major Human Communication Sciences The study of normal and disordered human hearing, speech, language, and learning. >>MORE Minor in Human Communication Sciences x Undergraduate Minor Human Communication Sciences The study of normal and disordered human hearing, speech, language, and learning. >>MORE	MA, Speech-Language Pathology x MA Speech and Language Pathology A professional program in the diagnosis and treatment of speech, swallowing, and language disorders in children and adults >>MORE MA, Learning Disabilities x MA Learning Disabilities A professional program in the diagnosis and remediation of learning and behavior disorders. >>MORE	PhD, Communication Sciences and Disorders x PhD Communication Sciences and Disorders Basic and applied research in normal or disordered communication and learning processes >>MORE	Language and Cognition Program x Language and Cognition Program An initiative which supports research on links between culture, language, and cognition. >>MORE Cognitive Science Program x Cognitive Science Program The scientific study of the mind with the goal of understanding the nature of thought. >>MORE
Neuroscience/Cognitive Science	Major in Human Communication Sciences x Undergraduate Major Human Communication Sciences The study of normal and disordered human hearing, speech, language, and learning. >>MORE Minor in Human Communication Sciences x Undergraduate Minor Human Communication Sciences The study of normal and disordered human hearing, speech, language, and learning. >>MORE		PhD, Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program x PhD Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program Northwestern’s Ph.D program in Neuroscience focuses on research training. >>MORE	Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program x Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program Promotes and enhances neuroscience education and research. >>MORE
Interaction + Influence	Communication Studies Major x Undergraduate Major Communication Studies The analysis of organizational, cultural, interpersonal, and mass media communication >>MORE	Master of Science in Communication x Master of Science in Communication Enhancing managerial communication and leadership skills; an executive program for full-time professionals. >>MORE	MA/PhD, Communication Studies x PhD Communication Studies Academic study of communication in social, organizational, and public settings >>MORE
Rhetoric + Public Culture	Communication Studies Major x Undergraduate Major Communication Studies The analysis of organizational, cultural, interpersonal, and mass media communication >>MORE		MA/PhD, Communication Studies x PhD Communication Studies Academic study of communication in social, organizational, and public settings >>MORE	Center for Global Culture and Communication x Center for Global Culture and Communication An interdepartmental forum for developing new approaches to the study of communication and its impact as shaped by globalization >>MORE
Media + Technology Studies	Communication Studies Major x Undergraduate Major Communication Studies The analysis of organizational, cultural, interpersonal, and mass media communication >>MORE	Master of Science in Communication x Master of Science in Communication Aligning IT strategy and communication with overall business objectives; an executive-level program for full-time professionals responsible for the investment, productivity and performance of technology solutions >>MORE	MA/PhD, Media, Technology, and Society x PhD Media, Technology, and Society Interdisciplinary study of media and communication technologies >>MORE	Media Management Center x Media Management Center Conducts education and research to address the issues and needs of media organizations. >>MORE
Interactive Media	Adjunct Major in Animate Arts x Undergraduate adjunct major Animate Arts The art and technology behind new digital media: video game design, computer GUIs, CGI for film >>MORE		MA/PhD, Technology and Social Behavior x PhD Technology and Social Behavior The study of human behavior and the development of new technologies, leading to a solid foundation for developing innovative technologies and understanding their everyday use >>MORE	Center for Technology and Social Behavior x Center for Technology and Social Behavior Supporting exploration into the interactivity between humans and technology >>MORE
Film + Television	Radio/Television/Film Major x Undergraduate Major Radio/Television/Film The history, theory and production of film and media >>MORE Film and Media Studies Minor x Undergraduate Minor Film and Media Studies Interdisciplinary coursework in the analysis of traditional and new media >>MORE		MA/PhD, Screen Cultures x PhD Screen Cultures Academic and interdisciplinary study of film, television, and digital media >>MORE	Center for Screen Cultures x Center for Screen Cultures Promoting interdisciplinary discussion and research into the impact of the visual media on society and its connections with other visual arts >>MORE
Screen Writing	Creative Writing for the Media Certificate x Undergraduate Certificate Creative Writing for the Media A rigorous, rewarding two-year focus on creative writing for film, television, theatre and the internet >>MORE		MFA, Writing for the Screen and Stage x MFA Writing for Screen and Stage Artistic and professional writing for film, TV, and stage >>MORE	Center for the Writing Arts x Center for the Writing Arts Provides an array of courses, public lectures and readings in celebration of writing at NU. >>MORE
Adaptation + Ethnography of Performance	Performance Studies Major x Undergraduate Major Performance Studies The study and creation of text-based and cultural performances >>MORE		MA/PhD, Performance Studies x PhD Performance Studies Scholarly and performative study of cultural and literary practices/texts >>MORE	Center for Global Culture and Communication x Center for Global Culture and Communication An interdepartmental forum for developing new approaches to the study of communication and its impact as shaped by globalization >>MORE
Playwriting	Theatre Major x Undergraduate Major Theatre Intensive training in the theatrical arts, nested in the context of a liberal arts education >>MORE		MFA, Writing for the Screen and Stage x MFA Writing for Screen and Stage Artistic and professional writing for film, TV, and stage >>MORE	Center for the Writing Arts x Center for the Writing Arts Provides an array of courses, public lectures and readings in celebration of writing at NU. >>MORE
Theatre History, Literature or Criticism	Theatre Major x Undergraduate Major Theatre Intensive training in the theatrical arts, nested in the context of a liberal arts education >>MORE Theatre Minor x Undergraduate Minor Theatre Theatrical performance, design, and history, literature and criticism >>MORE		PhD, Theater and Drama x Interdisciplinary PhD in Theatre and Drama Scholarly study of historical and current human theatre and performance >>MORE	American Music Theatre Project x American Music Theatre Project Nurturing the development of musical theatre and the book writers, composers and lyricists vital to its continued development >>MORE
Theatre Directing	Theatre Major x Undergraduate Major Theatre Intensive training in the theatrical arts, nested in the context of a liberal arts education >>MORE		MFA, Directing x MFA Directing Intensive, collaborative training in directing for the stage >>MORE
Sound Design	Sound Design Minor x Undergraduate Minor Sound Design The art and technology of sound design in film and video, new media, theatre, radio, and art installations >>MORE
Theatre Design	Theatre Major x Undergraduate Major Theatre Intensive training in the theatrical arts, nested in the context of a liberal arts education >>MORE		MFA, Design x MFA Stage Design Advanced study in scenery, costume, and lighting design for theatre artists >>MORE
Dance	Dance Major x Undergraduate Major Dance The study and performance of dance in the context of a liberal arts education >>MORE Dance Minor x Undergraduate Minor Dance The study and performance of dance >>MORE		PhD, Theatre and Drama x Interdisciplinary PhD in Theatre and Drama Scholarly study of historical and current human theatre and performance >>MORE MA/PhD, Performance Studies x PhD Performance Studies Scholarly and performative study of cultural and literary practices/texts >>MORE
Acting	Theatre Major x Undergraduate Major Theatre Intensive training in the theatrical arts, nested in the context of a liberal arts education >>MORE
Music Theatre	Music Theatre Certificate x Undergraduate Certificate Music Theatre A selective program, requiring audtions for first and second year students majoring in theatre, voice and dance >>MORE			American Music Theatre Project x American Music Theatre Project Nurturing the development of musical theatre and the book writers, composers and lyricists vital to its continued development >>MORE