Overview

Program Overview

The B.S.J. Journalism - Strategic Communication at Ohio University gives students the ability to study in-depth the joint role of advertising and public relations in communicating topics and issues to target audiences as part of a solid liberal arts education.

The strategic communication track responds to changes in the journalism world in which print and digital media are converging and communication professionals are expected to have skills in a wide variety of traditional, digital and social media.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Students are prepared for careers in advertising and public relations, including social media. Opportunities include work at private firms, nonprofit-sector organizations, and agencies such as advertising, interactive, public relations, branding, direct marketing and promotional agencies. The program also prepares students for graduate programs in mass communication.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Future of Media
Communication Law
Ethics, Mass Media, and Society
Gender, Race, and Class in Journalism and Mass Media
Advertising and Public Relations Research and Theory
Advertising and Public Relations Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 589 other Bachelors in Journalism in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Application form
Official academic records
Evidence of sufficient funding
Statement of activities.
Exams for scholarship consideration

GCSE or IGCSE Curricula

For students participating in the GCSE or IGCSE curricula, they generally expect to see at least 6 passes, graded C or higher. Students who are going on to complete GCE Advanced Subsidiary (AS-levels) and/or Advanced Levels (A-levels) may be awarded transfer credit for successfully completed exams.

International Baccalaureate Curriculum

For students studying an International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, they generally expect an average of 5 out of 7 on your college-preparatory curriculum. IB Higher Level examinations may also be eligible for transfer credit.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

24838 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24838 USD per year during 48 months.
National

24838 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24838 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

14158 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14158 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Athens

1079 - 1780 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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