Cable programs are transmitted directly to a potential audience of nearly 100,000 viewers, over fiber-optic systems serving five neighboring communities in the far Western suburbs of Chicago. All of this production activity is done in fulfillment of class assignments in a full-service, professional TV facility designed and built exclusively for the training of our students. Finally, the Department of Communication is home to NIU Forensics. This is one of the oldest student organizations on campus. It consists of both debate and individual events.
Any undergraduate is welcome to participate.
Forensics provides a practical laboratory experience for anyone wishing to hone skills in advocacy, public speaking, and oral interpretation. Ours is one of the finest programs in the country, with a long tradition of national recognition and success. The department welcomes all students interested in opportunities for quality classroom experiences, numerous pre-professional opportunities, and involvement in a wide array of student organizations related to the varied field of Communication. Students may major in Journalism or Communication Studies and minor or double major in the other field if they wish. This site was created and is maintained by Tim Pierce, Instructor, Department of Communication, Northern Illinois University.