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
Watson Hall 210
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-1563
815-753-7109 (Fax)
Mehdi Semati, Ph.D.
Department Chair
815-753-7028
msemati@niu.edu
Laura Vazquez, Ph.D.
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Watson Hall 213
815-753-7107
lvazquez@niu.edu
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Advising
Zulauf Hall 201
815-753-0114
clas_advising_office@niu.edu
Undergraduate Advising
Laura Vazquez, Ph.D.
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Watson Hall 213
815-753-7107
lvazquez@niu.edu
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Advising
Zulauf Hall 201
815-753-0114
clas_advising_office@niu.edu
Graduate Advising
Bill Cassidy, Ph.D.
Graduate Director
bcassidy@niu.edu
815-753-7106
Reavis Hall 108
