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Bachelor of Arts in Digital Journalism
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Journalism

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Journalism

  • ID:DU10015
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Duration:
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Fees (USD)

* New Student Fee, Student Fee, Technology Fee

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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Completed Online Application
  • Submit official, translated transcripts from secondary schools and colleges/universities that have been attended.
  • Letters of Recommendation are suggested, but not required.

English requirements

  • TOEFL: 79-80 (iBT), 213 (Computer-based TOEFL)
  • IELTS: 7 or better
  • PTE: 53
  • or successful completion of ELS Level 112

Course Information

As a digital journalism major, you’ll master the bedrock skills of news reporting and writing, learn to tell important stories in compelling ways, and acquire the technical ability to put your talents to work in a fascinating, fast-moving field.

Dig deeper. Look further. Think harder.

Those are the daily challenges of the digital journalist. It’s a hands-on major for a hands-on profession. You’ll learn how to mine databases, access public records, interview and evaluate sources—and then tell the whole story with grace, accuracy and clarity, on deadline and with the latest technologies. You’ll augment your professional skills with in-depth study of media law, ethics, theory, criticism and history. In a curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, you’ll expand your capacity for critical thinking, problem solving and written, oral and visual communication. You’ll prepare to succeed in a wide range of rewarding and meaningful careers.

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  • CAS 146 - Multimedia Web Production
  • CAS 155 - Introduction to Public Speaking
  • CAS 204 - Introduction to Communication Theory and Practice
  • CAS 250 - Interpersonal Communications
  • CAS 256 - News Media Writing
  • CAS 293 - Communication Law
  • CAS 356 - News Reporting
  • CAS 435 - Communication Capstone

Complete two of the following critical/analytical courses:

  • CAS 217 - Race and Communication
  • CAS 222 - Mass Media and Society
  • CAS 234 - Digital Communication: Technology and Criticism
  • CAS 294 - American Mass Media History
  • CAS 286 - Masculinity and Communication
  • CAS 298 - Global Media
  • CAS 308 - Rhetorical History and Criticism
  • CAS 350 - Persuasion
  • CAS 351 - Propaganda

Complete two of the following technical courses:

  • CAS 130 - Introduction to Design Applications
  • CAS 224 - Radio Broadcasting
  • CAS 230 - Television Production
  • CAS 236 - Web Design I
  • CAS 237 - Introduction to Graphic Design I
  • CAS 349 - Photojournalism
  • CAS 352 - Convergent Media

Complete one of the following writing intensive courses:

  • CAS 229 - Magazine Writing
  • CAS 244 - News Media Editing
  • ENGL 335 - Writing as Social Action

Complete 3 credits from any combination of the following experiential courses:

  • CAS 264 - Journalism Practicum
  • CAS 411 - Newspaper Practicum
  • CAS 455 - Internship
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance - USD $1999 per year

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