Overview

Program Overview

The primary purpose of the B.S.J. Journalism Major at Ohio University is to prepare students for a professional career while at the same time serving as preparation for graduate study. Students will receive a degree of Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the Honors Tutorial College. The HTC Journalism program satisfies the accreditation standards of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. Students in the HTC Journalism program typically follow one of the two main tracks in journalism, the news and information track or the strategic communication track.

Eight tutorials in Journalism are required, including two thesis tutorials. To allow maximum flexibility, tutorials can vary between 1 and 15 hours per semester, though non-thesis tutorials are usually taken for a minimum of 3 hours and thesis tutorials for a minimum of 5 hours. Students must also complete regular journalism courses, liberal arts requirements, and a specialization. Honors Tutorial students are required to enroll in a minimum of 15 hours per semester.

Students in the HTC Journalism program at Ohio University will be prepared to:

1. achieve a sophisticated understanding of their discipline and profession via conceptual and skills classes, labs, and tutorials,

2. pursue original, independent research and journalistic creative activity by completing pertinent assignments, participating in applicable projects, and working on the honors thesis, and

3. develop a professional work ethic and responsibility through ethics training, tutorials, group work, and the honors thesis. These goals are assessed continuously throughout the program.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Most students graduating from the program will work in the field of journalism, mass communication, PR, or advertising, and related fields. Journalism graduates are often hired into other jobs, as well, due to their general abilities (critical thinking, writing skills, analytical facilities, computer literacy, etc.). The Bachelor degree in journalism is also a great preparation for graduate school. Students may apply for graduate school in journalism or related fields, including law school, business school, and political science. HTC Journalism and the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism have an outstanding record of post-graduation job placement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Journalism Tutorial (Core Tutorial)
The Future of Media
Gender, Race, and Class in Journalism and Mass Media
International and Cross-Cultural Advertising
Media and Conflicts
International Mass Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students applying to the program should have demonstrated high capability and interest in chemistry.
Application form
$70 international application processing fee
Academic records from every institution you have attended, with a certified or attested translation if the original document is not in English.
Evidence of sufficient funding to support your educational and living expenses for a 9-month period.
Statement of activities
Official proof of English proficiency, if available. TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo exams should be taken within the last 12 months.

GCSE or IGCSE Curricula

For students participating in the GCSE or IGCSE curricula, we generally expect to see at least 6 passes, graded C or higher.

International Baccalaureate Curriculum

For students studying an International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, we generally expect an average of 5 out of 7 on your college-preparatory curriculum.

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

24114 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24114 USD per year during 48 months.
National

24114 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24114 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

13746 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13746 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Athens

1079 - 1780 USD /month

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