Bachelor in Mass Communication/Media Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for in-state students is $6,800 per year; out-of-state students pay $18,500 per year..

This programme focuses on the practical and theoretical aspects of mass communication across multiple platforms. Students gain hands-on experience through student-run television and radio stations. The curriculum emphasizes digital convergence, media production, and real-world application in journalism, public relations, and advertising. Graduates develop job-ready skills in writing, editing, broadcasting, and media law.

Focus areas include Convergence Journalism, Public Relations and Advertising, Digital Media Production.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, distributed across general education, core mass communications courses, and concentration-specific coursework. Students complete two internships, one on-campus and one off-campus, as part of their degree requirements.

Graduates enter roles as reporters, editors, broadcast producers, public relations specialists, advertising coordinators, and media managers in news organizations, agencies, and corporate communications departments.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts and a personal statement is required for admission.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 62% of applicants.

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