Department of Communication and Journalism

316 WILSON HALL (248) 370-4120
(248) 370-4120

Chairperson: Jennifer M. Heisler

Professor: Sharon L. Howell

Associate professors: Rose M. Cooper, Thomas Discenna, Kellie Hay, Jennifer M. Heisler, David L . Lau (director, Communication program), Lily Mendoza, Valerie Palmer-Mehta

Assistant professors: Kathleen M. Battles, Jacob Cayanus, Ruth Seymour, Robert Sidelinger, Jeffrey Youngquist, Rebekah Farrugia, Adina Schneeweis

Special instructors: Susan Baker, Anne Becker (supervisor, internships), Scott L. Crabill, Elizabeth Talbert

Full-time adjunct instructors: Holly Gilbert, Garry Gilbert (interim director, Journalism program), Christine Stover

Lecturers in communication: Theresa Beamon, Derek Bolen, Scott Burke, Lisa Campbell, Susan Evans, Gene Fogel, Marsha Harris, Heather Haughey, Laurel Humphreys, Timothy Johnston, Carol Anne Ketelsen, Reginald McCloud, Janet McKenney, Leah Omilion, Tushar Oza, Robert Parent, James Perkinson, Charles Rinehart, Jason Schmitt, Deandre Shapard, Michelle Southward, Aileen Sundstrom, Kristina Trevarrow, Jon Wilkinson, Deborah Youngquist

Lecturers in journalism: Pat Caputo, Charlie Cortez, Susan Evans, Joe Grimm, Brian Hlavaty, Kim Madeleine, Cindy Mooty-Hoffman, Judith Sawyer, Ritu Sehgal, Catherine Shafran, Karen Smith, Michelle Solomon, Susan Tanner, Philip Van Hulle, Tracy Ward

Chief advisers: Jacob Cayanus (Communication), Holly Gilbert (Journalism)

Academic adviser: Rene Ligeski

The Department of Communication and Journalism offers programs of study leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Communication or Journalism, with the opportunity to concentrate in several areas within each major. Courses are available in communication theory, public and interpersonal communication, print and broadcast journalism, public relations, advertising, oral interpretation and mass media.

The department serves the non-speech major and the general university student. Communication and journalism training can enhance almost any career or life. There are many specialized careers that welcome students with communication knowledge and writing skills, e.g., journalism, media, law, teaching.

Departmental honors and scholarships

All communication and journalism majors with a university grade point average of 3.00 or above are considered candidates for departmental honors. Honors are awarded to those candidates with the highest averages in major courses. The exact criterion varies from year to year. The department awards the following scholarships: the Creative Endeavors Scholarship for students demonstrating talent and passion in performance, the Macomb University Center Communication Student Awards, the Donald C.Hildum Scholarship for communication students demonstrating academic promise, and the Oakland Press Scholarship for excellence in journalism.