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Bachelor of Digital Journalism at University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi

United States of America, West Hattiesburg

The Digital Journalism at University of Southern Mississippi is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the Hattiesburg campus in United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Digital Journalism

Digital Journalism

The new frontier of story-telling and truth telling

The tide has turned on journalism careers, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting digital journalism jobs will increase by the same rate as most other professions. Here at the School of Media and Communication we are seeing far faster growth. In each of the last two years, we have had more requests to post positions than we have had graduates to take them. Digital Journalists act as truth-tellers and story-tellers, sketching society both as it is and how it could be. The Digital Journalism program consists of a set of core skills and theory courses that cover the basics of story-telling and information gathering and production. Students are then asked to specialize in one of two tracks, Broadcast or Multimedia. Broadcast is designed for students who see themselves working in television, radio, NextGen TV, and the like. Multimedia is for students who see themselves pursuing positions on digital news outlets, magazines, newspapers, podcasting and other venues.

All students in the School of Media and Communication begin their journeys with a small set of core courses. These are COM110, a one-hour class that discusses the careers and opportunities available in Media and Communication; COM210, a two-hour skills class centered on Digital Skills, and COM310, Social and Digital Media, which introduces students to analyzing and creating social media. Digital Journalism students then take skills courses on writing, reporting, and digital production, as well as law and ethics.

Disciplines

School of Communication

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Digital Journalism at University of Southern Mississippi

Entry Requirements

Strong Freshman applicants will present a 2.5 minimum GPA in core academic subjects. It is understood that most foreign education systems do not follow the same core curriculum as taught in U.S. high schools. Therefore, each applicant will be evaluated on criteria particular to the educational system of the country in which they completed their studies. However, it is expected that a college preparatory curriculum include courses in English, Math, Science, and Social Science.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Digital Journalism at University of Southern Mississippi

Application Fee 45

How to Apply for Bachelor of Digital Journalism at University of Southern Mississippi

USM Application or Common Application
$45 application fee
Copies of high school transcripts and/or school leaving examination results
Proof of English proficiency (see English Proficiency section for acceptable tests and waiver options)
Optional: SAT or ACT (required for Freshman Merit Scholarship consideration)

Bachelor of Digital Journalism at University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi

United States of America, West Hattiesburg