Overview

The major in Journalism and Mass Communications from the Benedictine College is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in reporting, multi-media reporting, digital media production, public relations, photography, web design, strategic communication, and advertising. The major is also an excellent preparation for graduate study in communications or journalism.

Program Outcomes:

Graduates will be able to critically analyze media messages for accuracy, credibility, and bias.
Graduates will be able to write clearly and concisely for the appropriate application, e.g. news, public relations, marketing, promotions.
Graduates will be able to communicate visually through photography as well as digital and print design.
Graduates will be able to develop an effective communication strategy and produce media that clearly and concisely communicate a message to a specific target audience.
Graduates will be able to work in a diverse, multicultural, globally connected society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media & Society
Digital Media Foundations
Strategic Communications
Digital Photography I
Layout & Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

More details

Rolling Admissions, Benedictine College accepts applications for international students all year long.

Language

English

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Credits

131 SCH

131-134

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atchison, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 1453 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

An official score report may be submitted directly from ACT (1444), SAT (6056), or CLT. Score reports may also be mailed or sent through a secure website (eg. College Board) or directly from your high school.
An Official High School Transcript(s) (showing six semesters of grades) from all secondary schools you have attended. Home-educated students must submit Official Transcripts from a primary educator.

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

36750 USD / year

≈ 36750 USD / year
Out-of-State

36750 USD / year

≈ 36750 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36750 USD / year

≈ 36750 USD / year

Living costs

Atchison

United States

900 - 1400 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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