Fast Facts
- Located in Marquette, Michigan, USA
- 7,800 students attend Northern Michigan University
- Advertising and/or PR students study in the Communication & Performance Studies (CAPS)
- Accredited by
Contact Information
Communication & Performance Studes - NMU
1401 Presque Isle
Marquette, Michigan 49855
| Contact Person: | Jim Cantrill |
|---|---|
| Phone: | (906) 227 - 2061 |
| Fax: | (906) 227 - 2071 |
| Email: |
Faculty
The Communication & Performance Studies (CAPS) is led by:
Department Head
The following is an indication of the number of full-time and part-time faculty. Full-time faculty members teach one or more Advertising or Public Relations courses per year and derive their primary income from teaching.
ADV Full-time 0
ADV Part-time 2
PR Full-time 3
PR Part-time
This page was last updated: 2016-12-29 19:40:57
About Northern Michigan University
Regional comprehensive public university on the shores of Lake Superior. A student population of 9-10,000 enjoys small class sizes, a dynamic faculty, and an outstanding natural environment. NMU was the first "laptop" university in the country, developed the nationally recognized WiMax to bring wireless broadband to a regional constituency, and is the cultural center of the UP in Michigan.
About the Communication & Performance Studies (CAPS)
The Department of Communication and Performance Studies (CAPS) includes 4 majors beyond Public Relations (i.e., Communication Studies, Media Production & New Technology, Multimedia Journalism, and Theatre). The Public Relations major consists of 3 tracks: General Public Relations, Environmental Public Relations, and Sports Public Relations.
National Student Organizations
The following chapters of national student organizations are available at Northern Michigan University:
Academic Programs
At Northern Michigan University, Advertising and Public Relations students study in the Communication & Performance Studies (CAPS). There are a total of 2 degree programs available.
| 55total enrolled | 2degree programs |
|
18graduates in 2015 |
BA in Public Relations
Undergraduate Degree
No program notes provided.
| 4 | enrolled now |
|---|---|
| 0 | freshmen in 2016 |
| 0 | underclassmen |
| 0 | upperclassmen |
| 1 | graduates in 2015 |
BS in Public Relations
Undergraduate Degree
No program notes provided.
| 51 | enrolled now |
|---|---|
| 0 | freshmen in 2016 |
| 0 | underclassmen |
| 0 | upperclassmen |
| 17 | graduates in 2015 |
Estimated In-State Costs of Attendance
Indicated below are estimated costs of attendance for students who are residents of the state of Michigan. Tuition is the fee an institution charges for the academic instruction they provide for students. Most institutions charge tuition by the units that make up an academic year, such as a semester or quarter, or per credit hour.
| Part-time Tuition (per credit hour) | $362 |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $0 |
| Room Rental | $4,572 |
| Board (Food & Services) | $4,498 |
| Books & Supplies | $0 |
| Personal Expenses | $0 |
| Total Estimated Expenses | $ 9,070 |
Estimated Out-of-State Costs of Attendance
Indicated below are estimated costs of attendance for students who are NOT residents of the state of Michigan. Tuition is the fee an institution charges for the academic instruction they provide for students. Most institutions charge tuition by the units that make up an academic year, such as a semester or quarter, or per credit hour.
| Part-time Tuition (per credit hour) | $598 |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $0 |
| Room Rental | $4,572 |
| Board (Food & Services) | $4,498 |
| Books & Supplies | $0 |
| Personal Expenses | $0 |
| Total Estimated Expenses | $ 9,070 |
Financial Aid
The following types of financial assistance are available to students:
Assistantships Yes
Loans Yes
On-Campus Employment Yes
Off-Campus Employment
Scholarships
Number of scholarships available here: