Overview

Students in the Communication - Journalism program at Lamar University must complete 30 credit hours in the departmental core and 24 hours of journalism studies. These courses include news gathering and reporting, editing and copywriting, photojournalism, advertising practices and principles, and independent academic studies in media under the tutorship of faculty members.

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Our journalism students also participate in practical internships both off-campus with professional journalists, and on-campus with the staff of Lamar University's award-winning student newspaper, the University Press.

These internships give students the opportunity to gain real-world experience and to build portfolios that are essential to gaining employment after graduation. Acquaintances and contacts students make in the regular course of required internships are invaluable to future careers, and the practical experience they receive prepares them for success in the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

News Gathering and Writing
Editing and Copyreading
Journal Writing
Desktop Publishing
Photo Journalism
Communication Laboratory
Communication Studies
Media Writing
Mass Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beaumont, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Journalism View 1451 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit Application. All international applicants should submit online applications through the Apply Texas system.

Submit Official Evaluation of Transcripts. International Undergraduate applicants must have an official report of course-by-course evaluated transcripts of all secondary and post-secondary work sent to Lamar University directly by the evaluating agency.

Submit Admission Test Scores. International Freshman and International Transfer applicants should have SAT and/or ACT scores issued to Lamar University directly by the testing agency.

Provide Proof of English Language Proficiency.

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

22856 USD / year

≈ 22856 USD / year
Out-of-State

22856 USD / year

≈ 22856 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10586 USD / year

≈ 10586 USD / year

Living costs

Beaumont

United States

882 - 1634 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

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Beaumont

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