Overview

The Journalism and Emerging Media degree from Kennesaw State University will challenge you to explore the critical ways in which communication and media connect with and affect our lives, society, and culture. With the media degree, you’ll learn about the forms and effects of media, including radio, film, television, print, and electronic media.

As a media and entertainment degree component, you’ll engage with creative analysis, production, and research into traditional and emerging forms of media. With a focus on media history, media institutions, theory and research, production, ethics, policy, management, and technology, you’ll learn the significance and study their effects on modern life.

What can you do with a Journalism and Emerging Media degree?

As a Journalism and Emerging Media major, you can pursue various degree paths based on the skills and knowledge you gained during the pursuit of your degree. Below are a few career paths to consider:

Advertising Account Manager

Broadcast Journalist

Communications Manager

Content Writer

Digital Marketing

Marketing Analyst

Marketing Specialist

Media Buyer

Media Researcher

News Analyst

Programme Structure

Modules included:

Digital Media Production
News Reporting and Writing
Fundamentals of Online Journalism
Journalism History
Data Journalism
Media Law
Multi-Media Visions of Community (Capstone)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-25 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-11 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kennesaw, United States

Disciplines

Journalism Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 1072 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Undergraduate Application for Admission to Kennesaw State University submitted online with a nonrefundable application processing fee.
Official or certified true copies of all high school and/or college/university records with a certified English translation. International students are required to have an official evaluation of credentials done by an outside agency at the student’s expense. College transcripts should receive a course-by-course evaluation. Official transcripts and evaluations must be mailed directly from the sending institution, sent by an approved electronic service, or hand-delivered in a sealed college envelope. A KSU evaluation of credits will not occur until satisfactory documents are on file. It is up to the academic department as to which credits will actually apply to the degree program

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

20610 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20610 USD per year during 48 months.
National

20610 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20610 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

5700 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5700 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Kennesaw

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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