Overview

As a New Media major at Doane University, you will have a chance to be published in the Owl, the weekly student newspaper. You will have the opportunity to be an online storyteller, posting video, audio or print stories on the Doane Line, the student-produced media website.

You'll learn what it takes to create podcasts, videos or print publications through all stages of the creative process.

Doane has every angle covered to provide you with what it takes to secure a job in every aspect of media. Each class affords the student the possibility of practical experience in writing, producing, directing and editing in a variety of subjects from sports to original short films.

The New Media major prepares students to tell stories in all media platforms - audio, film, print, online, social and video - to allow them to secure entry-level positions with various media-related organizations.

It also prepares students for further graduate study. Students will study not just the theory of media communication but also will receive plenty of experiential learning opportunities to ready them for a variety of academic and professional pursuits in the different media fields.

Learning Objectives

As a result of completing the New Media program, students will:

Demonstrate the ability to conduct research, gather information, write clearly and correctly and present relevant news or persuasive information at a professional level.

Think critically, creatively and independently. Evaluate their own work and the work of others for accuracy, fairness, clarity, style and correctness

Understand the history of media communication, and their economic, political and aesthetic social roles in contemporary society

Understand the ethical concepts, legal implications, considerations and practices that guide media professions.

Demonstrate the ability to apply tools and technologies appropriate for the production, editing and presentation of visual, aural, textual or other media content.

Careers

Producers and Directors

Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators

Public Relations and Funding Managers

Public Relations Specialist

Writers and Authors

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Basic News Writing and Reporting

Film Studies

Audio Production

Video Production

Doane Brand Ambassadors

Screenwriting

Documentary and Essay Production

Digital Media Storytelling

Film for Social Change

New Media Internship

Legal and Ethical Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Crete, United States

Disciplines

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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Other requirements

General requirements

A Completed Application. You must submit your application online.

Official transcripts from each secondary school, college or university you have attended. Documents must be in English and include an official evaluation by one of the following services:

InCred (Required for Athletes and First Year Students. Preferred for Transfer and Graduate)

Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)

World Education Services (WES)

International Education Evaluations (IEE)

If English is not your native language, you’ll need to submit one of the following test scores:

TOEFL: Paper – 550 | Computer – 213 | Internet – 79

IELTS: 6

Duolingo English Test: 95 minimum

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

43641 USD / year

≈ 43641 USD / year
Out-of-State

43641 USD / year

≈ 43641 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

43641 USD / year

≈ 43641 USD / year

Living costs

Crete

United States

994 - 1534 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

Learning Objectives

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

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

Crete

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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