Bachelor in Journalism (Bachelor's)

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The programme is a four-year, on-campus Bachelor of Science degree requiring 120 credits. Students study media production across television, radio, podcasting, print, digital platforms, and social media. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on production skills in writing, video, audio, and photojournalism. Students complete a capstone project and an internship in media fields.

Focus areas include Photojournalism, Copy Editing, Advanced Media Writing, Multimedia Journalism, Social Media Campaigns, Media Ethics and Law.

The programme requires 120 credits, including 40 upper-division credits and 30 institutional residency credits at Utah Tech. Core courses cover media writing, production, ethics, and analysis, with a focus on practical experience through practicums and a capstone project.

Graduates enter roles in journalism, video production, social media management, content creation, public relations, and media research.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required. Submission of official transcripts and any applicable test scores is required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes.