Hands-on experience and excellent instruction prepares students for a future in the communication industry. 

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Mass Communication Program

• Graduates are able to gather information, process information and create accurate messages for mass audiences.
• Past graduates are currently employed in the broadcasting industry, newspaper industry, as public relations professionals, college instructors, lawyers, ministers, public speakers, and a variety of other careers.
• Starting during a student's freshman year they have the oppurtunity to gain hands-on experience through working with campus media.
• Award winning campus media which includes: Northwestern News, KNSU Ranger Radio, NWTV Channel 7 & RangerPulse.com.

Speech and Theatre Program

• Classes prepare students for professional applications in theatre and speech-related fields, which include, but are not limited to, professional, community, religious and technical theatre, speech education, speech competition, speech pathology, public speaking, human resources, public realtions, politics and the media.
• Award winning Forensics and Debate team. Students on the Forensic and Debate competitive team has placed fourth or above in every Great Plains Forensic Conference (GPFC) tournament attended.
• Variety of club oppurtunities in which students can become actively involved from day one.

Careers for Majors

The following list includes occupations you can pursue with a Mass Communication Degree. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. A degree in Mass Communication can be beneficial to nearly every career. Also note that the occupations that require an advanced degree are also listed. For help in identifying more information about the occupations listed below, please contact a faculty member in the Communication Department.

Potential Mass Communication Occupations:

Lobbyist

Advertising Director

Editorial Assistant

Magazine/Newspaper Editor

Announcer

Electronic Publishing Specialist

Media Relations Representative

Audio/Video Specialist

Multimedia Producer

Events Planner

Social Media Director/Editor

Online Media Editor

Online Content Producer

Columnist/Editorial Writer

Blogger

Mediator

Author

Feature Writer

Motivational Speaker

Filmmaker/Documentary Filmmaker

News Anchor

Book Editor

Freelance Reporter

Photojournalist/Photographer

Broadcast Supervisor/Technician

Fundraiser

Press Secretary

Government Relations Specialist

Print Production Manager

Campaign Manager

Politics

Public Information Officer

Public Relations Specialist

Publisher

Graphic Design

Human Resource Administrator

Communications Specialist

Reporter

Copy Editor/Writer

Speechwriter

Corporate Communications Director

Sportscaster

Sports Promoter

Correspondent

Investigative reporter

Station Manager

Critic

Journalist

Teacher

Customer Service Representative

Lawyer

Technical Writer

On-Air Traffic Manager

News Producer

Director – Film, Video, Television

Disc Jockey

Potential Work Settings:

Advertising Agencies

Journals and Magazines

Professional Organizations

Public Relations Industry

Cable Systems

Literary Journal

Publishing Companies

Editing Firms

Advertising & Marketing Firms

Radio Stations

Educational Institutions

Medical Industry

Sports Organizations

Newspapers

Television Stations

Freelance

Nonprofit Associations

Wire Services

Home Offices

Writing Firms

Government Offices