Overview

About the program

The Journalism and Communication program of Wartburg College offers concentrations in digital cinema, multimedia journalism, organizations/public relations, and sports media. Our graduates work as writers, editors, reporters, production specialists, and public relations professionals. They’re involved in web development, the entertainment industry, and a variety of related fields.

Majors & Requirements

Communication Studies

Communication studies is a study of how we communicate differently to various audiences/users and communities. It understands that communication is social, political, and media-based, and occurs in different contexts. Students in this major typically pursue additional graduate study or teach speech or mass media.

Journalism & Communication

The Department of Journalism & Communication upholds a long tradition of preparing students for careers in multimedia and public relations. Its multifaceted approach, combining liberal arts with a major program emphasizing hands-on experience, is distinctive among Upper Midwest colleges and universities. Concentrations are available in digital cinema, multimedia journalism, organizational/public relations, and sports media.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interpersonal Communication

Communication Perspectives: Gender and Sexuality

Persuasion

Media Writing

Video Production

Media Marketing and Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

Admission is granted on a rolling basis, but applications should be received well in advance of the appropriate term.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waverly, United States

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media Public Relations View 910 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

Fill out our online application or the Common Application.

Transcripts from your secondary school. Please include national exam scores (if applicable).

ONE test score. This can be TOEFL, IELTS, EIKEN, PTE Academic, ACT, SAT, or Duolingo.

Financial Documents: International Student Financial Aid Application or CSS Profile.

Please send a bank statement or official bank letter outlining the amount of money your sponsor or family has available to help fund your education.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

26975 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26975 USD / year

≈ 26975 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26975 USD / year

≈ 26975 USD / year

Living costs

Waverly

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About the program

Majors & Requirements

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

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Waverly

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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