Department of Communication
What We Offer
We offer a B.A. or B.S. in both communication studies and journalism as well as a Master of Arts in communication studies. Our degree programs provide a broad study of the field of communication while giving students an opportunity to focus on a chosen area of emphasis. Through engaged-learning curricula, our programs prepare a diverse spectrum of students to enter a wide range of professions in communication, journalism and related fields.
Students in all degree programs study with distinguished faculty who excel in teaching, research, artistry and engagement. The department has fully updated labs available to all majors to support student research and artistry. Each student has access to personalized advising, one-on-one faculty mentorship and numerous engaged-learning opportunities.
Contact Us
Department of Communication
Northern Illinois University
Watson Hall 210
DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone: 815-753-1563
Fax: 815-753-7109
Acting Department Chair
Mehdi Semati
Phone: 815-753-7028
Email: msemati@niu.edu
COMS 100 Advising
Ferald Bryan
Watson Hall 216
815-753-7100
fbryan@niu.edu
Undergraduate Advising
Laura Vazquez
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Watson Hall 213
815-753-7107
lvazquez@niu.edu
Nathan Rice
Office Support Specialist
Watson Hall 209
815-753-1712
nrice1@niu.edu
Ryan Pumroy
Undergraduate Program Advisor
815-753-5354
Watson Hall 217
pumroy@niu.edu
Graduate Advising
Kathleen Valde
Director of Graduate Studies
Watson Hall 205
815-753-7106
kvalde@niu.edu
