The School of Communication offers a portfolio of professional graduate programs designed to prepare students for advanced practice and leadership across communication, media, technology, and health-related fields. Through rigorous academic study, applied learning, and engagement with faculty, practitioners, and industry leaders, students develop specialized expertise alongside the critical thinking, collaboration, and leadership skills needed to address complex challenges in their professions. The School’s professional programs draw on Northwestern University’s interdisciplinary strengths and commitment to connecting scholarship with practice to prepare graduates to contribute meaningfully to their fields and communities.

• Master of Arts in Sound Arts and Industries 
• Master of Science in Communication 
• Master of Science in Leadership for Creative Enterprises  
• Master of Science in Speech, Language, and Learning 
• Clinical Doctorate of Audiology 
• Clinical Doctorate of Speech Language Pathology