Overview

The Journalism course from the Augustana University students master industry standard Adobe products, digital cameras, WordPress website building and Avid software. Media professionals often speak in journalism classes.

This skill set can be applied to other areas of academic interest — making journalism an ideal secondary major for students working in natural science, government, economics and fine arts.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of the Journalism program at Augustana University can expect to find careers not only in the fields of writing and editing, but in public relations, law, civil service and education.

Newspaper Publishing: reporter, editor,investigative journalist, correspondent, proofreader

& copy marker

Electronic Media: radio programmer, video producer, broadcast journalist, social photographer

Magazine/Newsletter Publishing: advertising agent, sales representative, photojournalist, sports writer
Public Relations: account coordinator, social media director
Book Publishing: publicist, poet, creative writer
Writing: biographer, science & medical writer
Education: teacher, researcher, public advertiser
Law: prosecutor, defense attorney, mediator, lobbyist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

News Reporting an Writing

Advanced Journalism

Editorial Skills

Photojurnalism

Multimedia Storytelling

Ethics and Law of the Press

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-06 00:00:00

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More details

Augustana has a rolling admission process. This means that from Sept. 1 through June 30, the university will evaluate the student's application file.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sioux Center, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply online using the Augustana online application form or using the Common Application.

All secondary and post-secondary transcripts and/or national exam scores.

One letter of recommendation from a teacher or professor.

A Personal Statement (250 words minimum) describing a significant challenge you have overcome.

College Preparation Test Scores and/or English Language Test Scores from one or more of the following tests: ACT, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PTE, IKEN, TEC CBT, ELS Language Center's.

Financial Statement showing sufficient resources to support yourself for one academic year.

Completed International Student Financial Ability Form.

A copy of the photo page of your passport.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

41986 USD / year

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Out-of-State

41986 USD / year

≈ 41986 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

41986 USD / year

≈ 41986 USD / year

Living costs

Sioux Center

United States

1188 - 1844 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

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Sioux Center

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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