NEW MAJOR and MINOR ADDED TO CAMS
COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT (B.S) MAJOR Begins Fall 2026!
Communication is at the heart of every successful organization and today's employers need professionals who can do more than create content. They need strategic communicators who can lead teams, manage communication across digital platforms, tell compelling organizational stories, and adapt to an ever-changing media landscape. Northern Michigan University's new 56- credit Communication Management major is the first bachelor's degree of its kind in Michigan, combining communication studies, media production, journalism, and strategic communication into one innovative program.
Students will take courses in Organizational Communication, New Media Literacy, Communication Theory, Public Relations, Podcasting, Audio and Video Production, Strategic Storytelling, and Journalism, developing the communication, technological, and management skills needed to lead in today's organizations. Graduates will be prepared for careers in business, nonprofits, government, healthcare, media, and corporate communication—creating strategic messages, managing communication channels, and helping organizations build stronger relationships with the people they serve.
JOURNALISM MINOR JOINS CAMS
The Journalism Minor has found a new home in the Department of Communication and Media Studies, giving students from any major the opportunity to develop the writing, reporting, and storytelling skills that are essential in today's media landscape. Whether you're interested in news, sports, magazines, digital media, public relations, or corporate communications, this 20-credit minor provides hands-on experience creating accurate, ethical, and engaging content for a variety of audiences.
Students take courses in Survey of Journalism, News Writing and Reporting, Journalism Editing and Design, Opinion Writing, Broadcast Writing and Announcing, and advanced writing experiences through practicums, internships, and feature writing. Graduates leave with a strong portfolio and the practical skills needed to tell stories that inform, engage, and make an impact across traditional and emerging media.
Some of our Fall 2026 CAMS Courses
ST: AI and Communication Ethics (COM 495) CRN 82163
MW 6:00 - 7:40 p.m. Dr. Josh Ewalt
Persuasion (COM 401) CRN 82218
TR 9:00 - 10:40 a.m. Professor Rebecca Ewalt
Adv. Interpersonal Comm (COM 410) CRN 81480 Prerequisite: Junior Standing
MW 11:00 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. Dr. Sara Potter
Intro to Podcasting (BC 255) CRN 82446
Substitutes for BC 473M Advanced Production
MW 8:00 - 9:40 a.m. Dr. Mark Shevy
Audio Production: Post (BC 371P) CRN 82185
TR 12:00 - 1:40 p.m. Professor Dan Zini
Communication Studies (COM)
We offer both a Communication Studies major (44–48 credits) and minor (20 credits) for students interested in how people create meaning, build relationships, and lead change through communication. These programs blend theory and practice to prepare students for careers in management, education, health, law, advocacy, and public service. Students learn to speak confidently, think critically, and collaborate effectively through courses in public speaking, interpersonal and small-group communication, argumentation, and research.
The Communication Studies major provides an in-depth foundation in communication theory and applied practice, while the minor offers a flexible option that pairs well with majors in business, education, health, and science, equipping students to communicate clearly, lead effectively, and succeed in any professional setting.
Tracks to choose from include: Health and Environmental Communication, Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication, Organizational Communication, and Public Communication and Social Influence.
Multimedia Production (BC)
We offer both a Multimedia Production major and minor for students interested in the creative and technical side of media making. Whether you want to produce music, film, television, podcasts, or live broadcasts, these programs provide immersive, hands-on experience in professional studios and labs using industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and Avid ProTools. Students learn to write, record, edit, and produce engaging stories while developing the technical expertise and creative confidence needed to thrive in today’s media landscape.
The 43-credit major offers an in-depth path into production and broadcasting careers, while the 20-credit minor gives students from any discipline a taste of the process, perfect for pairing with other fields that value storytelling, collaboration, and digital communication.
Courses include: Audio Production, Television Production, the Documentary, and Podcasting, giving students hands-on experience in studio and field environments while mastering the creative and technical aspects of multimedia storytelling.
Multimedia Journalism (BC)
We offer both a Multimedia Journalism major (37 credits) and a minor (16 credits) for students passionate about storytelling, news, and the evolving media landscape. These programs combine strong writing and reporting instruction with hands-on media production experience to prepare students for careers in journalism, broadcasting, corporate communication, and digital media. Students learn to research, interview, edit, and publish stories that inform and engage audiences across print, broadcast, and online platforms while building technical proficiency in web design, multimedia storytelling, and content creation.
The Multimedia Journalism major offers an in-depth foundation in ethical reporting, media law, and professional production, while the minor provides a flexible pathway for students from any discipline to strengthen their writing, research, and digital communication skills. Through practicums, internships, and portfolio development, students gain the real-world experience and professional confidence to thrive in fast-paced media environments.
Focus areas include: News Writing and Reporting, Feature and Magazine Writing, Introduction to Multimedia Journalism, and Mass Communication Law.
