School of Arts & Sciences
Mass Communication
The Bachelor of Science Program in Mass Communication enables students to reach their full potential through guidance, instruction and learning experiences in preparation for graduate studies and/or careers in communications and related fields. Our award-winning student media allows students to prepare for careers in, but not limited to, podcasting, television, newspaper, magazines, public relations, advertising, church media, corporate or government communication and politics.
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Graduates within our program are able to gather information, process information and create accurate messages for mass audiences.
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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.
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Starting during the freshman year, students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through working with campus media.
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Award-winning campus media includes Northwestern News, NWTV Channel 7 & RangerPulse.com.
Mass Communication Faculty Contacts:
Dr. Kaylene Armstrong
Northwestern News/RangerPulse.com Adviser
JDA232
(580) 327-8481
kdarmstrong@nwosu.edu
Student Media & Clubs
- Northwestern News
- NWTV7
- RangerPulse
- Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association
- Oklahoma Collegiate Media Association
- Ranger Agency
Careers for Degree
What Can I Do with a Mass Communication Degree?
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Departmental Program Highlights
- Gain knowledge and skills in multiple areas including broadcast, print journalism, and strategic communication
- Use industry standard equipment and software in our on-campus studios and newsroom
- Complete internships that offer additional learning experiences and opportunities to network
- Enjoy supportive relationships with faculty and peers
- Work one-on-one with faculty and in group settings with peers
- Apply for participation and/or memorial scholarships specifically for students active in the mass communication program and student media
- Work for our student media in paid student positions
Student Learning Outcomes
The following are the Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) assessed for the mass communication program:
SLO 1: Students will follow professional media standards to create effective audio productions for publication or distribution.
SLO 2: Students will follow professional media standards to create effective video productions for publication or distribution.
SLO 3: Students will follow professional media standards to create media writing projects for publication or distribution.
SLO 4: Students will follow professional media standards to create effective visual design elements.
SLO 5: Students will follow professional media standards to create effective strategic communication projects.
SLO 6: Students will apply strategies for effective intercultural communication in an interconnected global society.
SLO 7: Students will apply skills for effective review and analysis of research pertaining to the discipline of mass communication.