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Overview
Students of the Mass Communications program from Black Hills State University get hands-on experience by working with student organizations such as Shutterbuzz Photography Club, Swarm Advertising Solutions, Public Relations Club and the award-winning student newspaper The Jacket Journal. Students also explore converged online media by working on BHSUmedia.com and at the newly upgraded photo studios and computer labs, as well as campus television and radio stations. Students participate in a full array of active internships and jobs-leading-to-careers, locally to internationally.
At BHSU, faculty-and-student partnerships are common in work on creative projects and research studies. Faculty have all been – and still are – working professionals in the communication field and well-published, well-displayed academics. The Mass Communication curriculum keeps up with the latest innovations and trends in the communications and technology industries to fill professional positions from art to business and news reporting to film-making.
Students enjoy a high level of career placement upon graduation due to the high demand for knowledgeable and highly skilled professionals in the viable and growing Mass Communication job market.
A minor is required for Mass Communication majors.
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Students enjoy a high level of career placement upon graduation due to the high demand for knowledgeable and highly skilled professionals in the viable and growing Mass Communication job market.
- Gain real-life experiences by taking up an internship.
- Join a campus organization: Campus organizations help majors and minors get extracurricular experience in their fields of study and network with other students.
- Get a certificate in journalism, photography, or social media.
- A minor/emphasis is required: Minor in integrated media, sports media, public relations, science communication, photography, or graphic communication.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Graphic Communication
- Integrated Media
- Photography
- Public Relations
- Science Communication
- Sports Media
Lecturers
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 5.5
TOEFL® IBT 61
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Communication Sciences Digital Communication View 696 other Bachelors in Digital Communication in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.6
English requirements
IELTS 5.5
TOEFL® IBT 61
Other requirements
General requirements
Complete the following high school courses with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0:
- 4 years of English
- 3 years of math (algebra or higher level)
- 3 years of laboratory science
- 3 years of social science
- 1 year of fine arts
Students must meet one of the following admissions requirements:
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.6
- Minimum composite ACT of 18 (SAT score of 970 or above)
- Rank in the top 60% of high school class
Tuition Fee
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International
9723 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9723 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
11742 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11742 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
8672 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8672 USD per year during 48 months.
WY, CO, MT, ND, NE, IA Residents (In-State Tuition): $ 8,672
Living costs for Spearfish
1144 - 1990 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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