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change the world
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COMMUNITY
to find your momentum
Northwest Missouri State University is home to innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs and people who want to make a difference in the world. Be part of a diverse, determined and open-minded community that thinks critically and works collaboratively to succeed in and out of the classroom. Don’t miss the opportunity to get real-word, profession-based learning experiences to ensure you are career ready! You can graduate from Northwest and be part of the more than 97 percent of undergraduates who find a job or continue their education within six months of graduating. Schedule your visit today!
your place to call home
Bri Wilmes
The Middle of
Everywhere
Kansas City, Mo., Omaha, Neb. and Des Moines, IOWA.
Kearney, Missouri I chose Northwest because I wanted to go to a school where there was a strong connection across campus. I feel as though I have truly found my home away from home. No matter
where you go, you will always find a friendly smile and someone dedicated to helping you succeed.
Maryville
Approximately two hours from
Wichita
NAMED ONE OF THE
BY
SpringďŹ eld
The city of Maryville is ranked among
"50 Safest College Towns" by SafeWise
The right size
6,857
students 4 // FIND YOUR PASSION
More than
120 MajorS
profession-based learning
faculty dedicated to students
diverse environment
stellar student life
UNDEFEATED national champions
More than
$20 million in scholarships and grants awarded annually
Average
undergraduate
award
$5,383
Average Out-of-State undergraduate
award
$8,185
86%
of first-time
freshmen receive some form of financial aid
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ACADEMICS
Department of Fine and Performing Arts As a student in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, you engage and immerse yourself in an environment that prepares you for a successful career and to be a leader in a diverse world through art, music and theatre. Coupled with handson experiences, such as mainstage productions, art shows and vocal and instrumental performances, you gain the skills to ensure you graduate career ready. For more information, visit nwmissouri.edu/finearts.
to create
Shawn Murphy THEATRE PERFORMANCE
Shawn in “Footloose”
“Northwest prepared me for a professional world in having a very well-rounded skill set. Being very versatile is wonderful for professional employers.”
97% placement rate after
graduation in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts
Be involved in a mainstage production your FIRST MONTH
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences Programs in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences are designed to be broad, open-ended, conceptual and philosophical, allowing you to have the skills to be a productive member of society. Your future is up to you. Whether it’s participating in Mock Trial, the Criminal Justice Club or traveling the world with the faculty-led study abroad program, faculty are by your side, guiding you to success. For more information about our majors, visit nwmissouri.edu/socialsciences.
to lead
Natasha Helme
HISTORY AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING
Engage in Missouri Hope – an intensive emergency and disaster simulation
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“Northwest gave me the courage to pursue my dreams because I knew that I would have people who wouldn’t lead me down the wrong path, who would help support me in all I do and be there for me if I ever failed.”
95% placement rate after graduation from 99% of pre-law students the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
accepted into law school
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/.
to express yourself
Korbin Jones ENGLISH EDUCATION
“I discovered my love of designing books and type-setting, and so I was able to take what I learned from publication skills and Green Tower Press and put it into work my own collection of poems and photography.”
14 students serve as interns or editorial assistants at The Laurel Review,
a national literary magazine housed at Northwest.
95%
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.
to find solutions
Liz Conard MATHEMATICS
100% placement rate after graduatioN
from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics
16 - Average class size in upper-level courses
“Northwest has made me more confident in myself. Through internships, leadership roles and courses I’ve taken, I feel prepared for my career after graduation.”
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ACADEMICS
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 more than $3 million in instruments and technology. For more information about majors, visit nwmissouri.edu/ naturalsciences.
97% placement rate after graduation from the Department of Natural Sciences
Lab experience during
your first year
to discover
Doory Dan CHEMISTRY
“At Northwest, hands-on experience is crucial. I’ve done a lot. I’ve been a chemistry teacher assistant, calculus tutor and a member of the Chemistry Honor Society.”
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.
96% placement rate after graduation 448-acre from the School of Agricultural Sciences
farm with beef, swine, dairy, sheep and crop operations
to grow
Ben Althof
AGRONOMY AND AGRICULTURE BUSINESS
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“Having the University farm at our disposal, and to go out there, get hands-on experience working with animals, looking at crops and surveying land, are great learning experiences and tools for us to get reallife experience outside the classroom.”
Melvin D. & Valorie G. Booth School of
Business
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.
to develop
Nathan Galbraith
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING
97% placement rate after graduation From the School of Business
Knacktive: One-of-a-kind student run, full-service marketing agency
“Northwest has given me a lot of real-world experiences with classes like Knacktive, where you apply the things you learned. It was an unbelievable amount of work. I have never had a class that is more stressful, fun and exciting all at the same time.”
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, converged print and online newspaper, yearbook, 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 when they graduate. For a list of majors, visit nwmissouri.edu/communications/programs.
95% placement rate after graduation from the School of Communication and Mass Media
MISSOURIAN: student-run printed and online newspaper to produce
Brianna Daniels BROADCAST PRODUCTION
“I was able to participate in roles that I never really expected to. Each time we did a production, I took the opportunity to learn something new. I also helped teach others the video production process from planning it, to shooting it, to editing it and to delivering it.”
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to innovate
ACADEMICS
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 fastpaced industry and make an impact in the world. For a list of majors, visit nwmissouri.edu/csis/ programs.
Industry-connected
95% placement rate after graduation from the School of Computer Science and Information Systems
Bradley Taylor
COMPUTER SCIENCE: INFORMATION SECURITY AND ASSURANCE
“We are able to be competitive in the job market and in cyber defense competitions. Northwest has given me the tools to know how to interpret that, how to get a job, write a resume, how to just do anything that makes you competitive in that job market.”
to influence
School of Education
Your strong desire to teach makes Northwest’s School of Education a perfect fit for you. Get real-world experience in the preschool and kindergarten through sixth grade schools on campus. For a list of majors, visit nwmissouri.edu/education/programs.
100% placement rate after graduation from the School of Education
95% of employers recommend Northwest’s education program
Jackie Stalder
ELEMENTARY AND SPECIAL EDUCATION
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“From day one, Northwest tries to get you as many experiences as they can working with the kids. Each time I go into the classroom, I feel more confident about my abilities and more knowledgeable.”
School of
96% placement rate after graduation from
Health Science and Wellness
the 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 the skills to succeed after you graduate. For a list of majors, visit nwmissouri.edu/health/programs.
74% of classes have fewer than
30 students
A.J. Hinson
PSYCHOLOGY
“Northwest has helped me become a more well-rounded person by interacting with students of different identities. It has helped me to prepare for what is in the real world.”
to train
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