Overview

Above all, Journalism and Mass Communication graduates know how to tell the story. How do you find the story? Whom do you talk to? What questions do you ask? And how do you tell the people who need to know through a variety of channels?

The ability to communicate clearly and efficiently is the most highly sought-after skill in today’s economy and the core theme of all Samford JMC coursework. JMC students from Samford University will graduate with practical skills and experience in:

Writing for print and web
Video production
Public relations
Advertising
Social media
Photojournalism
Page design
and more

Concentrations

Advertising

The advertising concentration consists of two courses, Advertising/Marketing Communication, and Advertising Practicum II.

Broadcast and Electronic Journalism

Students in the broadcast and electronic journalism concentration take Advanced Mass Media-Electronic Practicum I, and complete the practical application in Video Practicum II.

Print Journalism

The courses in the print journalism concentration begin with Advanced Mass Media-Print/Web Practicum, and continue with the Magazine/E-Zine Practicum II.

Public Relations

Public Relations Communication and Public Relations Practicum II are the courses within the public relations concentration.

Career Opportunities

A unique combination of a liberal studies education and professional training in journalism and mass communication provides you with almost limitless career options. Our graduates regularly go into careers in magazines, television, video production, public relations, advertising, sports information, media research, media sales, law, church communication, broadcasting and book publishing.

Internships

JMC students have recently interned with:

Southern Progress (part of Time, Inc.)
Intermark Group
SEC headquarters
Starnes Publishing
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
BIG Communications
American Heart Association
Rick and Bubba Show
Markstein
NBC 13
CBS 42
Progressive Farmer magazine
Women’s Missionary Union
and more

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mass Media and Society
Print and Web Storytelling
Visual Storytelling for Print and Digital Media
Broadcast Storytelling
Mass Media Ethics
Mass Media Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Homewood, United States

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 908 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media 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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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed International Undergraduate Application
$40 application fee
Official government documentation (passport, visa)
Documentation for financial support (bank statement, minimum balance $42,120)
Translated and notarized transcript (if your high school study was done abroad)
WES Course by Course Evaluation
ECE Course by Course Evaluation
Personal essay
Letter of recommendation
English proficiency tests
ACT/SAT scores (student may request waiver)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40760 USD / year

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Out-of-State

40760 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

40760 USD / year

≈ 40760 USD / year

Living costs

Homewood

United States

850 - 1300 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

Concentrations

Career Opportunities

Internships

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

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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