Overview

Key Features

A Journalism degree at Missouri State University prepares you to do so much more than just write or report.

You can learn the technical stuff. Journalism gives you the soft and interpersonal skills that are invaluable for any career field.

Where do MSU journalism graduates work?

You can find our alumni’s bylines across the state, country and world.

Employers include:

417 Magazine

Branson Tri-Lakes News

Christian County Headliner

Indianapolis Star

Jefferson City News Tribune

KOLR 10

KSMU

Springfield Business Journal

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mobile Journalism

Broadcast Performance

Issues in Media Ethics

Business Reporting

Electronic News Gathering

Media Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

Journalism View 519 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

Complete the free online application for admission.

Submit digital, unofficial copies by uploading .pdf or .jpg files to the application system.

The SAT and ACT tests are not required for international students.

Have your IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores sent to Missouri State University.

Complete the Statement of Financial Support (download and save the PDF to complete the form) and request a copy of your bank statement or letter from your bank documenting available funds. Submit digital copies by uploading .pdf or .jpg files to the application system.

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

21198 USD / year

≈ 21198 USD / year
Out-of-State

20460 USD / year

≈ 20460 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10828 USD / year

≈ 10828 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

725 - 1020 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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Overview

Key Features

Where do MSU journalism graduates work?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Springfield

Funding

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