Overview

Journalism from Creighton University prepares graduates to work in a variety of fields in today’s information-rich world with programs that meld journalism, graphic design and computer science. Develop skills in writing, editing, design and more. A journalism degree will help you hone critical thinking skills and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies.

Specializations

Advertising Track

The advertising track gives you innovative, hands-on experience. How would you like to create an advertising campaign for a real nonprofit organization? Build your portfolio, master the use of social media and learn to think like an entrepreneur. Plus, our strong internship program can give you a head start on your career.

News Track

The news track prepares you for an exciting professional news career through rigorous instruction in writing, reporting and editing as well as experience in ever-evolving new technologies. News today requires a command of social media, graphic design and the digital environment as well as traditional writing and interviewing skills. You’ll have the opportunity to work on Creighton’s award-winning student newspaper, the Creightonian, as well as write, shoot and edit a documentary as part of the summer abroad Backpack Journalism program.

Public Relations Track

The public relations track emphasizes writing, strategic thinking, graphic design, event planning and social media. You’ll do projects for real clients and develop a strong portfolio that helps you land internships and jobs. Public relations majors attain internships in athletics, the arts, education, politics and the nonprofit and corporate sectors. This track is also an excellent pre-law major because of its emphasis on writing and advocacy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computers and Scientific Thinking
Digital Web
Mass Communication Technology
Media Writing
Professional Writing
Entrepreneurial Media
Senior Capstone
Journalism Major Common Core
History of American Mass Media
Information Ethics
Law of Mass Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Omaha, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application

Essay or personal statement

Highschool transcript

Letters of recommendation

Proof of English literacy

ACT or SAT exam scores

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

48700 USD / year

≈ 48700 USD / year
Out-of-State

48700 USD / year

≈ 48700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

48700 USD / year

≈ 48700 USD / year

Living costs

Omaha

United States

985 - 1520 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Specializations

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Omaha

Funding

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