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Associate in Applied Science and Bible – Electronic Media Communication (Quito)

NWC Christian Center for Communications in Quito, Ecuador

In 2001, Northwestern College established a degree site in Quito, Ecuador, in cooperation with HCJB Global. The NWCCCC offers an Associate in Applied Science and Bible degree with a specialization in electronic media communication for Spanish-speaking students.

This three-year program is designed to equip Latin American students for effective ministry and work in the electronic media and journalism fields.

The program is open to promising students who have completed high school, have strong academic potential and who demonstrate a vibrant faith in Jesus Christ. The program operates on a trimester schedule with the fall term beginning in October and the last term ending in July.

All admissions processes are handled by the staff at the Quito site.

Associate in Applied Science and Bible

The Associate in Applied Science and Bible program is designed to prepare students for employment or further study toward a higher degree. The emphasis is on marketable skills. The degree is granted upon completion of 99 credits (depending on specialization) as specified below.

Core Curriculum45 credits
BIA1705Panorama of the Bible2
BIA1706Christ Centered Life3
BIA1707Hermeneutics2
BIA3705The Mission of the Church2
BIA2705Theology of Communication2
BIA3706Contemporary Christian Thinking2
BIB1705Introduction to Theology2
BIB2705Inductive Study - Romans2
BIB2706Inductive Study - Three Letters1
BIB3705Inductive Study - Minor Prophets2
BIB3706Latin American Theology2
BIB3707Inductive Study - Practicum2
CCM3705Cross-Cultural Communication2
COM1705Research Methods2
HIS1701History of the Culture I2
HIS1702History of the Culture II2
HIS1705National Reality1
HIS2705History of the Church in Latin America2
LAN1621English Language Workshop0
LAN2622English Language Workshop0
LAN3623English Language Workshop0
MCH1701Music in Communication I1
MCH1702Music in Communication II1
POS2705Latin American Reality2
PSY2705Human Development2
SOC3705World View2
SPA1705Composition & Style2

 

Major44 credits
EMC1701Radio I: Introduction to Radio2
EMC1702Radio II: Use of Radio Equipment1
EMC1703Radio III: Announcing2
EMC1704Radio IV - Basic Formats in Radio2
EMC1715Introduction to Television2
EMC1716Introduction of Equipment in TV1
EMC2701Radio V: Radio Production Outside the Studio2
EMC2702Radio VI: News Production For Radio-Short Formats1
EMC2703Radio VII: News Production for Radio-Long Formats1
EMC2715Principles of Editing and Lighting in TV2
EMC2716TV Script Writing2
EMC2717TV Production Outside the Studio2
EMC2725Audience Research2
EMC2726Communication of the Gospel2
COM1701Theory of Communication I2
COM1702Theory of Communication II1
COM3705Professional Resume2
COM3706Media Analysis2
DES2705Photography2
JOU1705News Writing I2
JOU1706Basics of Design & Layout2
JOU2705News Editing Practice1
JOU2706News Writing II2
MGT3705Management2
MKT3705Marketing2

 

Specialization10 credits
Journalism  
JOU3705Photo Journalism2
JOU3706Interpretive Reporting2
JOU3707Writing Editorials2
JOU3708Design and Layout2
JOU3709Final Project: Newspaper2
Radio
EMC3705Reporting3
EMC3706Radio Theater3
EMC3707Radio Documentary4
Television
EMC3715Dramatic Production in TV2
EMC3716Advanced TV Editing2
EMC3717TV Directing3
EMC3718TV Project3

 

Bachelor of Arts in Electronic Media Communication

Students who complete this 3-year program in Quito and desire to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Electronic Media Communication from Northwestern College must complete the following requirements. Coursework must be completed on the St. Paul, Minnesota, campus or through distance education. Eight of the following credits must be upper-level (i.e. 3000–4999).

Core Curriculum23 credits
Bible Electives
Chosen from courses with BIB or BIA prefix, or as approved by the Biblical & Theological Studies Department.
6
BIA4345Biblical Worldview Capstone: Christian Thought4
Literature2–4
Additional Fine Arts or Literature0–2
Mathematics4
Lab Science4
PHE1065Lifetime Fitness & Wellness1
Electives3 credits
Chosen by the student from any course area.

Note: Students desiring to complete a major other than Electronic Media Communication must have their credits evaluated to determine remaining requirements.