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BEARCAT TRADITIONS Students walk through the Memorial Bell Tower on their way to class. Each fall the new class is welcomed with a march through the tower and first-year students ring the Bell of ’48. At commencement students walk through to commemorate their time at Northwest. 2 | NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
THE RIGHT SIZE
7,200 STUDENTS
90%
OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS RECEIVE AN INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OR GRANT nearly
$
25 Million
IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS AWARDED ANNUALLY
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SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Northwest faculty and staff support students inside and outside of the classroom and connect students to campus resources that will aid in student success.
TEXTBOOKS & LAPTOP INCLUDED SAVES STUDENTS MORE THAN $7,200 OVER FOUR YEARS
NWMISSOURI.EDU/ADMISSIONS/LAPTOP *FOR MARYVILLE AND KC CAMPUS STUDENTS
96% PLACEMENT RATE 96% of bachelor’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation.
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WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO? MORE THAN 120 MAJOR PROGRAMS
BEARCAT TRADITIONS Bearcat pride is in the air at homecoming. The Maryville community and Northwest alumni show up in support of the Northwest Bearcats. Student organizations dance, display floats and march together to celebrate being Bearcats.
BEARCAT TRADITIONS Incoming students learn the "B-E-A-R-C-A-T-S" chant and the "All my life" chant. Orientation leaders prepare them for life as new Northwest students.
BEARCAT TRADITIONS Students in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts display their talents in the annual Yuletide Feaste. The Renaissancethemed dinner and show helps usher in the holiday spirit.
BEARCAT TRADITIONS Students, alumni, faculty and staff gather for a Peace Brunch on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The brunch is a chance for people to gather and get to know one another from all areas of campus. YOUR PLACE TO SUCCEED | 5
DEPARTMENT OF
FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
90.5% PLACEMENT RATE
AFTER GRADUATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS*
Engage and immerse yourself in an environment that prepares you for a successful career and as leader in a diverse world through art, music and theatre. Coupled with hands-on experiences such as mainstage productions, art shows, and vocal and instrumental performances, you gain skills to ensure you graduate career ready. For more information, visit nwmissouri.edu/finearts/programs.
BE INVOLVED IN A MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION YOUR FIRST MONTH
Shelby Theis
FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS - STUDIO ART WITH AN EMPHASIS IN PAINTING
“I have gained a sense of confidence in myself that I didn’t have before coming to Northwest. I always felt that I was a good artist but needed to learn things. Once I learned more about myself, I can now talk about my art in front of a crowd in a way that I am proud of.”
DEPARTMENT OF
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Programs in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences are broad, open-ended, conceptual and philosophical, allowing you to gain skills to be a productive member of society. Your future is up to you. Whether you are participating in Mock Trial, the Criminal Justice Club or traveling the world with a faculty-led study abroad program, faculty are by your side, guiding you to success. For more information about our majors, visit nwmissouri.edu/socialsciences/programs.
Natalie Cote
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES EMERGENCY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC HISTORY AND MUSEUM STUDIES
“One of the things that I think is really special about Northwest is when you get a degree here they are not just funneling you through and hoping you’ll be ok. They really try their best and make an active, everyday effort to open doors for you.”
MISSOURI HOPE
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92.5% PLACEMENT RATE AFTER GRADUATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
*
DEPARTMENT OF
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND WRITING
Are you an innovative thinker, clear and effective writer, or someone who is seeking a degree that focuses on the liberal arts? Learn more about the Department of Language, Literature and Writing at nwmissouri.edu/llw/programs.
14 STUDENTS SERVE
AS INTERNS OR EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS AT THE LAUREL REVIEW, A NATIONAL LITERARY MAGAZINE PUBLISHED BY NORTHWEST.
Dimitric Edwards ENGLISH EDUCATION
“Northwest offers a variety of organizations in terms of events and clubs. I was hired on the Tower Yearbook staff. As a writer, I was able to interview people, and it forced me to go out and experience different things that I wouldn’t have heard about otherwise.”
100% PLACEMENT RATE AFTER GRADUATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND WRITING
*
DEPARTMENT OF
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
As a student in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, you recognize the use of patterns and how to use them to creatively address problems in a variety of settings. By the second semester, you are in classes that allow you to experience what you can do with your degree. To view a list of majors, visit nwmissouri.edu/math/programs.
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE =14 students
Jacob Wheeler
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS - MATHEMATICS WITH A DATA SCIENCE EMPHASIS
88.9% PLACEMENT RATE AFTER GRADUATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
“I’ve gained a lot of skills during my time as a resident assistant or by holding leadership positions in different groups organizations. I’ve definitely become a more well-rounded person and learned about so many different cultures through my involvement.”
AND STATISTICS*
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DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL SCIENCES
If you are passionate about biology, chemistry, geology or physics, the Department of Natural Sciences is your new home. As a freshman, you receive hands-on experiences in the Garrett-Strong Science Building as well as the Dean L. Hubbard Center for Innovation, which features labs with state-of-the-art in instruments and technology. For more information about majors, visit nwmissouri.edu/naturalsciences/programs.
Kaitlin Schultes
LAB EXPERIENCE DURING
YOUR FIRST YEAR
NATURAL SCIENCES - BIOLOGY/PSYCHOLOGY
“I am the type of student that wants to understand everything. Faculty and staff have been so great to take the time to not only get to know me but to help me and actually make sure I have a good grasp on the concepts in class.”
95.6% PLACEMENT RATE AFTER GRADUATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCES*
SCHOOL OF
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
If you are interested in the importance of agriculture and food systems and drawing linkages between producers and consumers, you’ve come to the right place. Get hands-on experience at the R.T. Wright Farm, the Horticultural Complex and the Agricultural Mechanics Laboratory, to name a few. View majors in the School of Agricultural Sciences at nwmissouri.edu/ag/programs.
NEW AGRICULTURAL LEARNING CENTER OPENED SUMMER 2021 Experience hands-on learning in areas such as agronomy, animal health and dairy fabrication laboratories, a certified commercial processing kitchen, classrooms and exposition centers. More information at nwmissouri.edu/ForeverGreen/AgCenter/.
Ryan Talkington AG SCIENCE - AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
“In our classes, we are using actual real data from the University farm to evaluate financial decisions that are being made, going out to the farm and learning the things it takes to operate a swine farm.”
448-ACRE
FARM WITH BEEF, SWINE, DAIRY, SHEEP AND CROP OPERATIONS
98.5% PLACEMENT RATE AFTER GRADUATION FROM THE SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
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MELVIN D. & VALORIE G. BOOTH SCHOOL OF
BUSINESS
100% PLACEMENT RATE AFTER GRADUATION
*
Become a critical thinker and effective communicator who is ethically and socially responsible in a diverse global environment. The Melvin D. & Valorie G. Booth School of Business offers multiple hands-on opportunities to ensure you graduate career ready, day one. For a list of majors, visit nwmissouri.edu/business/programs.
KNACKTIVE:
ONE-OF-A-KIND STUDENT RUN, FULL-SERVICE MARKETING AGENCY
Taina Dias BUSINESS - HUMAN RESOURCES
“When I got to my internship, I saw things that I learned in class and how they were applied in real life. The knowledge I brought to my internship from Northwest helped change the company.”
SCHOOL OF
COMMUNICATION AND MASS MEDIA
As a student interested in communication and mass media, you want as many hands-on experiences as possible. The School of Communication and Mass Media has two radio stations, a television station, a converged print and online newspaper, a yearbook and an online arts and entertainment magazine as well as audio recording studios for students to use and be confident they are ready for a successful career after graduation. For a list of majors, visit nwmissouri.edu/communications/programs.
92.8% PLACEMENT RATE AFTER GRADUATION FROM THE SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND MASS MEDIA
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Abram Shaffer
COMMUNICATIONS AND MASS MEDIA - MASS MEDIA WITH AN AUDIO EMPHASIS
“My class work in media design and sound design have taught me how to hone my skills and to look at the details to become proficient in my field.”
THE NORTHWEST MISSOURIAN:
AWARD-WINNING STUDENT-RUN PRINTED AND ONLINE NEWSPAPER
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SCHOOL OF
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Majors in the School of Computer Science and Information Systems provide you the tools to be successful leaders in a diverse and global society. Majors are designed for students to be trained with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced industry and make an impact in the world. For a list of majors, visit nwmissouri.edu/csis/programs.
97.8% PLACEMENT RATE
Jack Hill
AFTER GRADUATION FROM THE SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS*
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS - CYBERSECURITY AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
“I took advantage of a lot of the services that Career Services provided, including resume building and mock interview day. Taking part every year and getting the feedback from real employers on how you present yourself is invaluable.”
SCHOOL OF
EDUCATION
96.6% PLACEMENT RATE AFTER GRADUATION FROM THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
*
Your strong desire to teach makes Northwest’s School of Education a perfect fit for you. Get real-world experience at birth-to-preschool and kindergarten-through-sixth-grade schools on campus. For a list of majors, visit nwmissouri.edu/education/programs.
Bruce Menard EDUCATION - MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
“Being at Northwest has given me a lot of real-life experience within a classroom. We get to go out really early into our degree program to observe teaching and learn how I want to act in order to teach kids.” 10 | NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
NEW! EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM WITH AN INFANT/TODDLER CENTER ON CAMPUS.
SCHOOL OF
HEALTH SCIENCE AND WELLNESS
If you are interested in a health and wellness career, Northwest’s School of Health Science and Wellness is your place. Experience real-world, hands-on approaches to ensure you have skills to succeed after you graduate. For a list of majors, visit nwmissouri.edu/health/programs.
94.9% PLACEMENT RATE AFTER GRADUATION FROM THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND WELLNESS
*
74%
OF CLASSES
HAVE FEWER THAN 30 STUDENTS
Brianna Hersom
HEALTH SCIENCE AND WELLNESS - FOODS AND NUTRITION- DIETETICS
“One great thing about the Northwest program is that they provide all the details and the projects that go along with it. Having the hands-on experience and being able to go out into the community to practice what I have been taught has been huge.”
SCHEDULE A TOUR Contact us by phone at 800.633.1175 or at nwmissouri.edu/admissions. Can’t make it to campus? Take advantage of one of our Virtual Visit Day options at nwmissouri.edu/admissions/campusvisits. nwmissouri.edu | Northwest Missouri State University | Office of Admissions | 800 University Drive | Maryville, MO 64468-6001 admissions@nwmissouri.edu | Text us: 660.218.1551 *based on 2018-2019 post-graduation data.
THE NORTHWEST CAMPUS IS HOME TO THE MISSOURI
ARBORETUM
More than 1,700 trees and 160 species and national champion trees. YOUR PLACE TO SUCCEED | 11
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