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Electronic Media Communication - Quito Campus
 
 
 

NWC Christian Center for Communications in Quito, Ecuador

In 2001, Northwestern College established a branch campus 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 on the Quito campus.

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 94–98 credits (depending on specialization) as specified below.

Bible 20 cr
BIA1705 Panorama of the Bible 2
BIA1706 Christ Centered Life 3
BIA1707 Hermeneutics 2
BIA3705 The Mission of the Church 2
BIB1705 Introduction to Theology 2
BIB2705 Inductive Study - Romans 2
BIB2706 Inductive Study - Three Letters 1
BIB3705 Inductive Study - Minor Prophets 2
BIB3706 Latin American Theology 2
BIB3707 Inductive Study - Practicum 2
General Education 25 cr
BIA2705 Theology of Communication 2
BIA3706 Contemporary Christian Thinking 2
CCM3705 Cross-Cultural Communication 2
COM1705 Research Methods 2
HIS1701 History of the Culture I 2
HIS1702 History of the Culture II 2
HIS1705 National Reality 1
HIS2705 History of the Church in Latin America 2
LAN1621 English Language Workshop 0
LAN2622 English Language Workshop 0
LAN3623 English Language Workshop 0
MCH1701 Music in Communication I 1
MCH1702 Music in Communication II 1
POS2705 Latin American Reality 2
PSY2705 Human Development 2
SOC3705 World View 2
SPA1705 Composition & Style 2
Major 44 cr
EMC1701 Radio I: Introduction to Radio 2
EMC1702 Radio II: Use of Radio Equipment 1
EMC1703 Radio III: Announcing 2
EMC1704 Radio IV - Basic Formats in Radio 2
EMC1715 Introduction to Television 2
EMC1716 Introduction of Equipment in TV 1
EMC2701 Radio V: Radio Production Outside the Studio 2
EMC2702 Radio VI: News Production For Radio-Short Formats 1
EMC2703 Radio VIII: News Production for Radio-Long Formats 1
EMC2715 Principles of Editing and Lighting in TV 2
EMC2716 TV Script Writing 2
EMC2717 TV Production Outside the Studio 2
EMC2725 Audience Research 2
EMC2726 Communication of the Gospel 2
COM1701 Theory of Communication I 2
COM1702 Theory of Communication II 1
COM3705 Professional Resume 2
COM3706 Media Analysis 2
GDE2705 Photography 2
JOU1705 News Writing 2
JOU1705 News Writing 2
JOU1706 Basics of Design & Layout 2
JOU2705 News Editing Practice 1
MGT3705 Management 2
MKT3705 Marketing 2
Specialization 10 cr
Journalism
JOU3705 Photo Journalism 2
JOU3706 Interpretive Reporting 2
JOU3707 Writing Editorials 2
JOU3708 Design and Layout 2
JOU3709 Final Project: Newspaper 2
Radio
EMC3705 Reporting 3
EMC3706 Radio Theater 3
EMC3707 Radio Documentary 4
Television
EMC3715 Dramatic Production in TV 2
EMC3716 Advanced TV Editing 2
EMC3717 TV Directing 3
EMC3718 TV Project 3

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 Saint Paul, Minnesota campus or through Distance Education. Eight of the following credits must be upper-level (i.e. 3000–4999).

Core Curriculum 19 cr
Bible Electives
Chosen from courses with BIB or BIA prefix, or as approved by the Biblical & Theological Studies Department.
6
BIA4345 Biblical Worldview Capstone: Christian Thought 4
Mathematics 4
Lab Science 4
PHE1065 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness 1
Electives 7 cr
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.