Overview

You want to make an impact by telling people about the world around us. Today's journalist needs to work in all formats, and our journalism program will get you there.

A good journalist knows how to research, write and report, but some stories demand more. A day in the life of a reporter can involve creating a Facebook live video, writing your story for the web, shooting and editing photos/video, as well as filing the final package of your story.

Career Options

Graduates of the Journalism major at Point Park University will be well-equipped with the core skills essential to any career in journalism — television, radio, print, web, etc. — and prepared to handle any other beat upon graduation, such as:

Broadcast Reporter

Newspaper Reporter

Multimedia Journalist

Data Journalist

Entrepreneurial Journalist

Web Content Editor

Photojournalist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Storytelling

Point Park News Service

Video Field Production & Editing

Media & Society

Media Storytelling

Diversity and Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00

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More details

No application deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Journalism View 594 other Bachelors in Journalism in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed and signed on-line application Apply Now Free

Official transcripts of previous education with English translation

Official TOEFL or IELTS results (Point Park University TOEFL Institutional Code is 2676) and/or SAT/ACT results.

Passport Identification page and visa page, if applicable

Tuition Fee

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International

37650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37650 USD per year during 48 months.
National

37650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37650 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

37650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37650 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 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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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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