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Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Journalism and Digital Content)
Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Journalism and Digital Content)

Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Journalism and Digital Content)

  • ID:SU10012
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Completed online application for admissions
  •  A School Report Form (official or attested academic transcripts from all secondary schools, post-secondary schools and universities)
  • Two recommendation letters.

English requirements

  • TOEFL
    • Internet-based minimum score: 80
    • Computer-based minimum score:  213
    • Paper-based minimum score:  550  
  • IELTS: 6.0 overall band​
  • Cambridge English: 170
  • SAT: If you are a first-year undergraduate freshman applicant, your English requirement can be satisfied by achieving at least a 450 on the Critical Reading section of the SAT exam.  
  • ACT: If you are a first-year undergraduate freshman applicant, your English requirement can be satisfied by achieving at least a 19 on the English section of the ACT exam.  

Course Information

Craft your story

Susquehanna will power your natural curiosity and storytelling abilities. You will gain foundational skills like writing, editing, interviewing and even multimedia production — plus the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills from your well-rounded liberal arts education — to empower your storytelling. From podcasting to traditional newspaper reporting, you will develop research skills and learn to adapt content for varying news media to succeed in the ever-evolving world of journalism.

Susquehanna provides platforms for journalism and digital content majors, including the student-run newspaper, The Quill, the LensFlare student broadcasting group and other professional student clubs.

Promote ethical journalism

Media professionals need to be curious, flexible and ethical in their pursuit of the news. At Susquehanna, you’ll be challenged to study journalism ethics and theory in the classroom. Discuss journalistic ethics and the benefits of news coverage to understand the importance of media to the public.

As a journalism and digital content major, you'll have the leadership skills and real-world experience to succeed. And we can connect you with accomplished alumni to help you land your first job.

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Journalism Track. Students fulfill the university Central Curriculum requirements, participate fully in various media activities and successfully complete the following courses:

Department Requirements

  • Grammar for Communicators
  • Essentials of Digital Media
  • Communication/Media Theory
  • Public Speaking
  • Ethics and Leadership
  • Media Law
  • Practicum
  • Practicum

Journalism Requirements

  • Introduction to Journalism
  • Newswriting and Reporting
  • Editing
  • Feature Writing
  • Digital Photography
  • or Fundamentals of Digital Video Production
  • Practicum
  • Practicum
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Pre Courses

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Pathway Courses

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

You will be ready to take on top-level jobs at media outlets and corporations with your Susquehanna education. Our journalism graduates have landed jobs with:

  • ABC 27 WHTM
  • Citigroup
  • Comcast
  • Fox 29 WTXF-TV
  • Hollywood Media Corporation
  • MediaPower
  • National Geographic Society
  • QVC
  • Rockstar San Diego
  • Sapient Nitro
  • Six Flags America
  • Swarovski
  • Tiffany & Co.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance - USD $1305 per year

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