Overview

You love storytelling, so let your college story start here. As a media & journalism major at USD, you will engage in interactive projects and activities that will prepare you with the skills and experiences you need to succeed in the rapidly-changing media industry.

During the Media and Journalism program at the University of South Dakota, you'll develop writing, research and creative thinking skills as you explore topics like advertising, public relations, broadcasting, print, video production, social media marketing and multimedia storytelling. You'll benefit from hands-on learning experiences, an expansive internship network and expert faculty who are dedicated to helping you succeed. Whether you dream of working in a creative ad agency, promoting a professional sports team or becoming an investigative reporter, USD can help you get there.

Become the experienced, inspired and driven storyteller you aspire to be as a media & journalism major.

Opportunities

Internships provide you with opportunities to gain professional-level media experience in real-world environments under the supervision of professional practitioners. They also provide opportunities for developing resumes, making media contacts and networking. Internships are valuable experiences which potential employers look for on students' transcripts and resumes.

We greatly value the participation and contribution of professionals in this process. Internship relationships between USD and strategic communication and journalism professionals can exist only as long as there is mutual respect for the quality of student interns available. In order to maintain this integrity, only declared major students who are adequately prepared to both contribute and gain meaningful experience from an internship will be permitted to participate in the department-sanctioned, for-credit internship program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mass Communication
Video Production
Media Law and Ethics
Digital Storytelling
Writing fir Digital Media
Media Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vermillion, United States

Disciplines

Journalism Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 517 other Bachelors in Journalism in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official high school (secondary school) transcript with grade point average equivalent to 2.6 on a 4.0 scale.
Demonstrate English language proficiency by meeting one of the following.
Application Fee
Passport
Official Statement of Finances

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13299 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13299 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9687 USD / year

≈ 9687 USD / year

Living costs

Vermillion

United States

1024 - 1781 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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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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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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