Bachelor of Journalism and Emerging Media at Kennesaw State University

    Bachelor of Journalism and Emerging Media at Kennesaw State University

    Bachelor of Journalism and Emerging Media at Kennesaw State University

    The Journalism and Emerging Media at Kennesaw State University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered on the Kennesaw campus in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 14, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Journalism and Emerging Media

    Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Emerging Media

    The Media and Entertainment degree at KSU will prepare you for a creative digital media industry career. You will gain insight into the skills needed like podcasting, filmmaking, screenwriting, film and video production and many more.

    The Media and Entertainment degree will challenge you to explore the critical ways in which communication and media connect with and affect our lives, society, and culture. With the media degree, you'll learn about the forms and effects of media, including radio, film, television, print, and electronic media. 

    As a media and entertainment degree component, you'll engage with creative analysis, production, and research into traditional and emerging forms of media. With a focus on media history, media institutions, theory and research, production, ethics, policy, management, and technology, you'll learn the significance and study their effects on modern life.

    With our world-class resources and facilities, you will have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge technologies with genuine encouragement to interact with these technologies as a comprehensive, hands-on process.

    The B.S. in Journalism and Emerging Media degree allows you to experience the world of news writing, media law, digital media production, sports reporting, and investigative reporting. Our hands-on education experience combined with our award-winning faculty members offer endless possibilities for your future career goals.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Journalism and Emerging Media at Kennesaw State University

    Entry Requirements

    GPA Requirement 

    Graduation from high school with GPA of 2.5 with qualifying SAT/ACT test scores

    (If educated outside of the United States, the required official evaluation
    must indicate GPA)

    First-Year Student Announcement:

    First-year students applying to Kennesaw State University for the Summer, and Fall 2023 semesters may be admitted without an ACT or SAT score if they have a GPA of 3.2 or higher.

    * Students who have a GPA of less than 3.2 should submit official ACT or SAT scores along with their high school transcript to be considered for admission. 

    *For students who were educated outside the United States, the GPA must be reflected on the official evaluation (see requirements below). Kennesaw State will review the official evaluation.

    **Being exempt from SAT/ACT does not guarantee that students are also exempt from the English proficiency requirement if they are citizens of non-English speaking countries (see the Validation of English Proficiency section below).

    Note: Test scores are still required for some scholarships (e.g. Zell Miller) and programs (e.g. Architecture).

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Journalism and Emerging Media

    What can you do with a Journalism and Emerging Media degree?

    As a Journalism and Emerging Media major, you can pursue various degree paths based on the skills and knowledge you gained during the pursuit of your degree.  Below are a few career paths to consider:

    • Advertising Account Manager
    • Broadcast Journalist
    • Communications Manager
    • Content Writer
    • Digital Marketing
    • Marketing Analyst
    • Marketing Specialist
    • Media Buyer
    • Media Researcher
    • News Analyst

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Journalism and Emerging Media at Kennesaw State University

    Application Fee 40

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Journalism and Emerging Media at Kennesaw State University

    Please use the Common Application if any of the following are true:

    • You are a student who is still in high school and without college credit
    • You have earned college credit prior to high school graduation (dual enrollment credit, AP/IB credit)
    • You graduated high school less than 5 years ago and earned less than 30 credit hours of college credit (if you attended any college).
    Bachelor of Journalism and Emerging Media at Kennesaw State University
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