<p>I'm interested in majoring in communication - how is the department, the major, faculty, co-op? Etc? How does Northeastern's program rank compared to BU or Emerson? Thanks!</p>
<p>Not sure how our program ranks against BU or Emerson but i can tell you that oppotunities will be abundant. Communications here is solid and those other two schools you mentioned are good as well. I know Northeastern has hired 50 new full time faculty for Art & Science. Our current president was the dean for University of Southern California school of A&S and i know he has been changing the program a bit since he has stepped in.</p>
<p>I heard that it’s difficult to find a paid co-op opportunity in communications – most of the opportunities offered are unpaid. Is this true?</p>
<p>Yes, I have been reading that the coops for communication majors are for the most part unpaid. That makes the idea of going to school for 5 years to get 3 six month periods with no money coming in along with living expenses/rent/board not a terrific idea. Better off going to a 4 year college with summer internships.</p>