Mission
External Programs, Internships, & Career Services (EPICS) provides personalized guidance, comprehensive resources, and opportunities for School of Communication graduate and undergraduate students to explore their career interests and develop meaningful connections with alumni and industry professionals as they prepare for life beyond Northwestern.
How do we do this?
- We demystify industries and career paths
- We foster an environment that promotes serious play, resiliency, and confidence
- We program events and create content that foster a collaborative environment for students to explore potential lifelong interests ranging from creative fields to health professions
Students
The EPICS staff are dedicated career professionals who offer guidance to help students attain their career goals at every stage and are committed to helping students unlock their potential and achieve career success, all while embracing the authenticity and uniqueness of each student’s journey. We empower students to discover their talents, skills, and passion to design a meaningful professional life whether they want to be a storyteller, performer, content creator, marketer, advertiser, strategic communicator, speech therapist, or communication scientist.
EPICS supports undergraduate students in the School of Communication, as well as graduate students in five master’s programs: MA in Sound Arts and Industries, MFA in Documentary Media, MFA in Writing for the Screen and Stage, MS in Communication, and MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises.
We encourage you to take full advantage of all the services and opportunities provided by EPICS. Our team is here to support your journey and help you achieve your professional goals. We look forward to helping you thrive during your time as a student and prepare for life after Northwestern!
Employers
For employers, EPICS can help your organization connect to Northwestern students through Handshake where you can post opportunities in the arts, communication, healthcare, radio, television, film, sound, and the creative economies. For more information please visit Recruit Our Students and/or email recruitepics@northwestern.edu.
Faculty and Campus Partners
EPICS partners across Northwestern University and School of Communication departments to host events, bring alumni and industry professionals to campus, and support students’ career development. If you are interested in partnering with EPICS, please reach out to epics@northwestern.edu.