Overview

The department's goals include enabling students who graduate to be able to compete successfully for positions at graduate schools nationwide. Another departmental goal is that students who graduate in communication will be prepared for entry-level positions as professionals within communication-related fields.

Students who graduate in Journalism from University of Wyoming will be prepared for entry-level positions as professionals within journalism and related fields.

Learning outcomes

The following learning outcomes are expected of each student graduating with a bachelor's degree in Journalism:

Outcome: Students will be able to write a variety of mass media products, including news stories, press releases, and advertising copy, following accepted journalistic standards, including Associated Press style.

Outcome: Students will be able to create and design emerging media products, including blogs, digital audio, digital video, social media, digital photography, and multimedia.

Outcome: Students will understand and be able to apply relevant case law involving journalism, the First Amendment, and other mass media issues.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Communication and Civic Engagement

Interpersonal Communication

Public Speaking

Forensics Practicum

Persuasive Argumentation

Media Writing

Argumentation

History of American Journalism

Business and Protessional Communication

Advanced Communication Theory

Communication Research

Public Affairs/Government Reporting

Theory of Language and Society

Cross-cultural Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Laramie, United States

Disciplines

Journalism View 573 other Bachelors in Journalism in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Fill Out An Application

High School Transcripts

Test Scores

College Credit for AP, IB, CLEP, and Dual Credit College Courses

International

A non-refundable application fee of U.S. $40.00 is required before the application can be submitted.

Provide Certified and Attested Copy of Transcripts

Provide Official Proof of English Proficiency

Provide Proof of Financial Support

Copy of Passport

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

21600 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21600 USD per year during 48 months.
National

21600 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21600 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

5190 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5190 USD per year during 48 months.

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