Overview

At Journalism from Dordt University you’ll learn to give a voice to the voiceless and hold the powerful accountable. You’ll be prepared to enter a world that instantly and constantly publishes information, ensuring that the truth is told.

Careers

Dordt’s journalism program will prepare you to work in the world of information. Our professors will teach you to treat journalism as storytelling and give you the experience you will need for your career.

Our graduates have been involved in local newspapers like the Sioux Center News and Northwest Iowa Review, radio stations like KDCR, and television, as well as working as lead anchors and editors in cities like Rochester, Minnesota, and Delano, Minnesota.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Journalism

News

Media

TV and Radio Broadcast Production

Advanced Reporting and Writing for the Public Media

Beat Reporting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Application for admission should be made well in advance of the semester a student wishes to enter Dordt.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sioux Center, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an application: Completing an application is free for all international applicants.

ACT or SAT Scores: All students must submit official copies of their scores on either the ACT or SAT in order to be approved for admission to Dordt College.

Transcripts of high school or university coursework: Dordt College requires the submission of official English transcripts of all high school (grades 9-12) and prior university coursework.

Statement of faith and essay

International students may also be interviewed or asked to submit a brief (350 to 500) word essay about their faith background and why they are interested in studying within the Christian setting at Dordt College.

A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 on a 4.0 scale is required of all students for admission.

English-language proficiency
Scanned copies of test results may be sent for review, but official copies will be required before an I-20 is issued.

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

38050 USD / year

≈ 38050 USD / year
Out-of-State

38050 USD / year

≈ 38050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

38050 USD / year

≈ 38050 USD / year

Living costs

Sioux Center

United States

1188 - 1844 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

Careers

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

Sioux Center

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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