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Are you a people person? Do you enjoy public speaking? If so, we have a podium for you! Northwest students can choose to specialize in interpersonal communication, organizational communication and rhetoric.

Why Study Communication at Northwest

Strong communication skills help us respond better, speak clearer and interact more effectively with others. If you think about it, communication skills are a critical part of our lives. What would televised news be without the teleprompter? How would the White House press secretary communicate important information without a mastery of these skills?

Interpersonal Communication - B.S. or B.A.

You've probably heard the phrase, "communication is key." We couldn't agree more! If you enjoy communicating and strengthening connections with others, this specialization is for you!

The interpersonal communication emphasis explores how people create, send and receive messages, and analyzes the ways in which messages affect the perception of the relationship. At Northwest, faculty focus on communication theory and ensuring students are efficient in public speaking, writing, group behavior, persuasion and interpersonal communication.

Organizational Communication - B.S. or B.A.

Sometimes communication can get messy. That's where organization comes in! If you enjoy developing cohesive, organized processes of communication, you've come to the right place!

Students pursuing an emphasis in organizational communication study the methods of communication that people create, send and obtain in groups. Faculty focus on teaching approaches to effective communication within an organization, analyzing how communication affects the organization and exploring methods of communication that facilitate a high-performing organizational culture.

Rhetoric - B.S. or B.A.

Let's be honest, communication is fascinating. The way we interact with others and decide how we react, articulate and create conversation is something to learn more about. That's what the study of rhetoric is for!

An emphasis in rhetoric allows students to critically think about how we speak and write. This is for students who want to reach a little farther in communication and ask all the "why" questions. Students will dive deep into courses such as intercultural communication, rhetoric of American issues and argumentation and debate.

The rhetoric emphasis requires a minor.

Career Opportunities

Director of corporate communication
Public relations specialist
Event planner
Multimedia manager
Counseling and social services
Web designer
Political strategist and lobbyist