Welcome...
...to the Department of Mass Communication.
Students involved in Northwest's Department of Mass Communication say they are confident they made the correct decision when it came to choosing the right college for them. The department has a small, friendly atmosphere and allows plenty of opportunities for hands-on experience. Many students begin working on the publications and broadcast outlets during their first year. Students say the friendly faculty members and unlimited opportunities for experience are what most attracted them to Northwest.
For those students interested in finding their own niche in the country's vast media environment, the Department of Mass Communication offers something for everyone. Northwest has two radio stations, a television station and a video production unit for students interested in broadcasting. In the print realm, Northwest offers a weekly newspaper, a yearbook and a regional online travel and leisure magazine.
Northwest also offers opportunities in tune with the expanding technology now available to media organizations. This includes a daily online newspaper and the yearbook DVD supplement. These publications and broadcast outlets have a long history of award-winning coverage.
Writing skills are emphasized throughout the curriculum. Students benefit from a coaching style of instruction in the classroom and from dedicated advisers at the student media outlets. These plans take advantage of the University's summer trimester course offerings.
