Overview

They graduate with in-depth and practical experience in print, online, and broadcast journalism. The campus is home to a successful online newspaper, TV station, and KJLU-FM, providing students with a hands-on education that goes far beyond the textbooks.

Key Features

Real-world experience comes from plenty of on-the-job training. At Lincoln University Journalism, we believe in learning by doing - and having on-campus media in broadcast and online is a great way to fatten a portfolio.

Our program requires field reporting, news and feature production, and off-campus internships.

Programme Structure

Reporting, photojournalism, radio/TV broadcasting, online news production, video editing, media convergence, website maintenance and management...yes, there's a lot to learn by studying journalism at LU!

Students learn the importance of ethics, professional standards, media law, First Amendment issues and the rights and responsibilities of journalists. Our instructors come from successful careers across journalism and remain engaged in the craft.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis after all the required information is received by the Office of Admissions and Recruitment.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jefferson City, United States

Disciplines

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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

Submit an Application For Admission

Submit certified, translated copies of all transcripts, mark sheets and diplomas or official evaluation of international academic credentials from an accepted service agency directly to the University

Provide proof of English Proficiency

Submit a Certified Declaration of Financial Support

Submit a completed health form showing proof of immunization compliance for measles, mumps and Rubella 1 & 2 if born after 1956.

Submit proof of test screening for tuberculosis by chest x-ray.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16340 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16340 USD / year

≈ 16340 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8050 USD / year

≈ 8050 USD / year

Living costs

Jefferson City

United States

800 - 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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Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Jefferson City

Funding

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