Broadcasting - Northwest Missouri State University

Broadcasting from Northwest Missouri State University is a Campus Bachelor Radio and Television degree that prepares you for a Communications career. 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. The department has a small, friendly atmosphere and allows plenty of opportunities for hands-on experience. Many students begin working on the staff of Northwest?s 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 the daily online newspaper and the yearbook DVD supplement. These publications and broadcast outlets have a long history of award-winning coverage. See page 8 for Northwest?s recent accomplishments. Writing skills are emphasized throughout the curriculum. Students benefit from a coaching style of instruction in the classroom and from dedicated advisors at the student media outlets. For students on the fast track to a professional career, the department offers a three-year graduation plan for journalism and broadcasting majors. These plans take advantage of the University?s summer trimester course offerings. Degree Program Northwest offers both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcasting . The difference is that a Bachelor of Arts degree has more requirements in the liberal arts. Courses in either degree program include writing, announcing, audio and video production, advertising sales, news reporting, programming, management, communication law, ethics and theory. View more details on Northwest Missouri State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Radio and Television courses.