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About the Communication Department
 The Communication Department aims to promote an awareness of the complexities of the human communication process, to assist in the refinement of communication skills, and to encourage the free and responsible use of communication abilities and mediums.
The study of communication is especially recommended for students who are considering future occupations or training in areas such as public relations, theatre, management, missions, journalism, counseling, the youth pastorate, marketing, consulting, law, media communications, personnel management, teaching, or the ministry.
 The Film Studies specialization at Grace is offered through the Los Angeles Film Studies Center. The LAFSC is a part of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn the industry from a Christian perspective while taking classes and working in internship programs in Hollywood without losing the Christian College experience. You will take an introductory media production class and media criticism courses here at Grace before immersing yourself in the industry by spending a semester in Los Angeles. The website for the program is http://www.bestsemester.com/lafsc/overview/.
All Communication specialization areas are designed around the same group of classes. These classes offer a solid foundation for each specialization individually and also allow students to change specializations or complete more than one specialization curriculum.
Faculty
 Thomas J. Prinsen, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Chair Communication Department
Professor of Communication
Dr. Prinsen earned his B.A. in Communication from Dordt College, M.A. in Mass Communication and Speech Communication at the University of South Dakota, and Ph.D. in Mass Communication and Media Arts at Southern Illinois University. He joined the Grace College faculty in 2007.
Telephone: 574–372–5100, 6114
E-mail: tom.prinsen@grace.edu
 Michael L. Yocum, B.A., M.A.
Associate Professor of Communication
Prof. Yocum joined the Grace College faculty in 1999. He earned his B. A. degree at Grace College and his M.A. degree at Ball State University. He directs the theatre program at Grace and often participates in productions with a local professional theatre.
Telephone: 574–372–5100 ext. 6113
E-mail: yocumml@grace.edu
 Kathleen Allison, B.S., M.S.
Orthopaedic Scholar Institute Facilitator
Prof. Allison earned her B.S. degree in Communication from Grace College and her M.S. degree in Communication from Indiana State University.
Telephone: 574–372–5100 ext. 6096
E-mail: allisokj@grace.edu
 Allyn Decker, B.S., M.A., M.A.
Part-Time Instructor in Communication
Allyn Decker graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 1983 with a diploma in Christian Education. He completed a B.S. degree in Behavioral Science at Grace College in 1985 and completed a M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Grace Theological Seminary in 1986. He then joined the Communication Department at Grace College and served as chair until 1997. During that time he completed a M.A. degree from Ball State University in Organizational Communication with an emphasis on training and development. Allyn serves full time as Vice President and Training Director for Lake City University at Lake City Bank in Warsaw, Indiana.
Telephone: 574–267–6144 ext. 6455
E-mail: avdecker@comcast.net
 E. Scott Feather, B.A., M.Div.
Associate Dean of Character and Leadership Development
Prof. Feather earned his B.A. degree at Grace College and his M.Div. degree at Grace Theological Seminary. He joined the Grace College faculty in 2001.
Telephone: 574–372–5100 ext. 6467
E-mail: esfeather@grace.edu
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