During their junior or senior year, SoC students will work with their academic advisor to determine how they plan to satisfy the SoC Capstone requirement. Commonly, students will register for CMN 398 SoC Capstone: a topic-based, post-graduation-focused course. In the capstones, instructors from the School of Communication, along with faculty, alumni, and professionals, leverage their

Sponsored by the School of Communication in cooperation with the London School of Economics (LSE) Department of Media & Communications, the Global Media & Communications Seminar (GMCS) features a combination of lectures both in Evanston and London as well as employer site visits that allow students to develop an understanding of and gain exposure to

Students begin their journey with CMN 101, SoC First Year Seminar. SoC First Year Seminars are thematically focused, interdisciplinary courses that introduce students to the study of human communication and expression through the lens of speech and hearing sciences, social scientific and humanistic studies of media, and the arts of performance, film production and storytelling. Faculty

Student Organized Seminars (SOS) provide unique academic opportunities for SoC students. These credit-bearing courses, initiated by small groups of students, explore focused topics not covered in existing SoC courses but relevant to the curriculum. Organizers are responsible for developing the syllabus, organizing weekly content, and facilitating discussion with their peers. Creating a seminar class as

Another opportunity for SoC students to earn academic credit and engage with faculty beyond their regular coursework is through an SoC Practicum. An SoC practicum offers students opportunities to assist with research, teaching, production and/or creative projects alongside faculty members. The practicum experience yields numerous benefits, including the chance to experiment with applying theoretical classroom

CMN 300, 325, and 340 are the School of Communication Internship Seminar courses. These courses are taught by SoC EPICs (External Programs, Internships, and Career Services) Career Advisors and are designed to accompany a student’s professional internship experience. By engaging in active reflection on professional experimentation and immersing oneself in the chosen industry, students will

In addition to the department’s comprehensive course offerings, SoC students have the option to engage in an independent study for academic credit, working closely with a faculty sponsor to delve into specialized subjects beyond the regular curriculum, and develop individualized learning goals. The outcomes of an independent study encompass in-depth exploration of a chosen topic,