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Journalism (Complementary), Bachelor

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    Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
Anderson University - Indiana
Anderson, IN, United States
Whether it focuses on breaking news, in-depth reporting, sports, or arts and entertainment coverage, journalism involves the art of storytelling. The Journalism (Complementary) program is offered at Anderson University - Indiana.
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Overview

Our Journalism (Complementary) major at Anderson University - Indiana emphasizes telling stories with clarity and purpose, in a variety of media. Since the major is “complementary,” students pair it with a primary major in another area of interest—such as, but not limited to, political science or history.

As a journalism major, you’ll produce print and multimedia stories in your classes and for the student newspaper, the Andersonian. Many students take paid staff positions on the newspaper as editors, writers, photographers and designers. You could expect to take an internship as a required part of your major.

What kind of jobs can I anticipate after graduation?

Graduates with journalism, writing and storytelling skills find jobs in a variety of areas, including:

  • traditional print
  • broadcast and online journalism
  • writing
  • editing
  • sports information
  • book publishing
  • associated fields such as public relations

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    30 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Writing for the Media
  • Visual Communication
  • Advanced Newswriting and Reporting
  • Advanced Features and Magazine Writing
  • Communicating Effectively Through Social Media

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    78

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.

  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

  • Minimum required score:

    547

    The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.

General Requirements

  • Online Application
  • Recommendation
  • Official High School Transcript
  • Official SAT or ACT scores
  • TOEFL or IELTS scores
  • Essay
  • Submit a 200-300 word essay that addresses the following topics: Your education goals, Your faith experience, Why you chose to apply to AU?

Tuition Fee

  • International

    31470 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 31470 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    31470 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 31470 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Anderson

  • 861 - 1400 USD/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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