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Journalism (BA)

Journalism (BA)

Webster University

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Location

United States of America

Qualification

Under Graduate(UG)

Fees

$31,450

Duration

4 years

Next intake

Spring, Fall and Summer

Entry score

English language requirements (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, Pearson, Cambridge Academic English, iTEP)

The Journalism major at Webster University is designed to equip students with the skills and experience necessary to thrive in a rapidly evolving media landscape. This program emphasizes hands-on learning and real-world experience from the very start:

  • 🌟 Immersive Experience: Students join the News Collaboratory from their first semester, collaborating with upperclassmen on campus news stories, podcasts, and newscasts. This practical experience prepares students for future internships and real-world reporting.
  • 📅 Multiple Semesters: Enroll in the News Collaboratory for a minimum of four semesters, gaining valuable experience and building a strong portfolio.
  • 🎓 Specialty Focus: Develop expertise in a chosen specialty area with at least three courses, leveraging the School of Communications’ media-specific resources. Propose your specialty cluster as part of your portfolio review after completing a professional development course.
  • 🚀 Future-Ready Skills: Learn traditional reporting methods alongside cutting-edge multimedia storytelling techniques, and acquire essential skills in professionalism, entrepreneurship, and collaboration to succeed in the dynamic field of journalism.

Graduates of the Journalism program will be able to:

  • 📰 Identify and Evaluate News Stories: Recognize impactful news stories and assess their potential to inform and engage specific audiences.
  • 📣 Craft Compelling Narratives: Create effective storytelling strategies by analyzing the purpose, audience, and media available, using multimedia to enhance stories in a global context.
  • 🔍 Gather and Verify Information: Ensure the accuracy and reliability of information through various methods, including interviews, research, public records, and database-driven reporting.
  • ⚖️ Navigate Ethical and Legal Considerations: Understand and apply ethical and legal standards in journalistic decision-making and publication.
  • 🚀 Build Professional Skills: Utilize entrepreneurial and networking skills to effectively pursue career opportunities and excel in the journalism field.

  • 🗂️ Required Credit Hours: 45 credit hours
  • 🌍 Global Citizenship Program: Applicable hours
  • 🔄 Electives: Additional credits to meet graduation requirements

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