Dual Degree with
Newhouse School of Communications
Explore the technologies at the core of communications.
Today’s marketers, journalists and public relations professionals must also be savvy technologists. That’s why students choose this dual degree with the Newhouse School of Communications. You’ll pair our renowned information and technology degree with a degree from our nationally recognized educator of journalists, PR pros, and other communications professionals.
- Gain experience with user-centered web and app design.
- Learn to leverage data to inform decisions and measure campaigns.
- Understand the platforms, tools and software communications professionals need to succeed.
- Study the emerging field of AI, how it can be leveraged ethically, and its potential impacts on communications.
- Complete your dual degree in the same amount of time it takes to finish one major.
Quick Info
Next term starts Fall 2025
141 Total Credit Hours
What can I do with a dual degree in communications and technology?
Graduate with the most in-demand skills in the communications industry, combining deep technical expertise with a degree from one of the country’s leading communications schools. You’ll have opportunities in a wide range of industries, and increase your earning potential.
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
- Marketing Analyst
- Communications Specialist
- Marketing Manager
- Advertising Manager
- Digital Media Manager
- Social Media Manager
- Web Designer
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Find Your Community.
Here, we’re focused on how technology is used. What impact is it having on society. And how will you use it in your career. That’s what makes this a great fit for communications majors. You’ll get the skills you need to excel in your field, and you’ll thrive in our creative and supportive community of students and faculty.
Gain Experience.
At the iSchool, we focus as much on what you learn outside the classroom. Gain real-world experience through student consulting projects, intern with companies like Disney and Meta. Get an inside perspective on some of the world’s most innovative organizations. All this experience will help you build your network and your resume, so that you have what it takes to land a career you love.
Pursue Your Future.
Graduates from this dual degree program are some of the most highly sought after candidates on the job market today. The iSchool boasts the highest placement rate and average starting salary of any school on campus. With the combined resources of both Newhouse and the iSchool, you can pursue the career you’re seeking.
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