Overview

This Secondary Education and Journalism program from University of Nevada, Reno provides students with a foundational background in journalism. Students who successfully complete the program are prepared to teach in secondary education, graduate school, or an immediate career in journalism.

Key Facts

This dual degree program supports the commitment of the University of Nevada Reno to provide the communities with highly qualified, diverse professional educators.

Communicating across digital and print platforms
Creating branded media
Connecting with audiences on social media
Reporting effectively, ethically and bilingually
Creating audio, video, graphic design and photojournalism elements
Producing compelling multimedia stories for multicultural audiences
Analyzing media and consumers and conducting research on media and society

Careers

Journalism graduates have gone on go to excel in a wide range of exciting fields, including:

Advertising

Documentary film

Graphic design

Media studies

Podcasting

Public relations

Reporting

Spanish-language media

Teaching in secondary education, including teaching English abroad

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Media Writing

Media Design

Media Production

Media Ethics

First Amendment and Society

Reynolds Media Lab Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reno, United States

Disciplines

Teaching Journalism Secondary Education View 1224 other Bachelors in Teaching in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete your application and pay application fee

Complete the simple International Student Application online and pay $95.00 USD non-refundable application fee

Submit a copy of your passport biographical page

Have official transcripts sent from your high school

Transcripts are considered official if they are received via regular mail/post in a sealed envelope, emailed

Verify you have met English language requirements

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

29086 USD / year

≈ 29086 USD / year
Out-of-State

28941 USD / year

≈ 28941 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10309 USD / year

≈ 10309 USD / year

Living costs

Reno

United States

860 - 1230 USD / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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