About this Program

This concentration within the English program prepares students for a range of careers in journalism, public relations, media, and more. Students are encouraged to learn and utilize a wide variety of skills across multiple media. There are multiple media outlets where students can publish work, including the Mace & Crown, WÂ鶹¹ú²úAV, and HerCampus. Graduates will be prepared for numerous careers. The program culminates in a B.A. in English.

Program Highlights

  • Prepares students for a variety of careers in journalism, communications, and media

  • Offers multiple opportunities for student publication

  • Trains students in multiple media and modalities for content creation

  • Highlights skills from fundamentals through advanced digital productions

AT A GLANCE
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Degree Earned
Bachelor of Arts
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

Careers

Check out these ideas from Â鶹¹ú²úAV's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the . A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Radio and Television Announcers

$47,630 Median Salary

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio or television. May announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

Reporters and Correspondents

$51,550 Median Salary

Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.

Broadcast News Analysts

$88,250 Median Salary

Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

$75,640 Median Salary

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Journalism at Â鶹¹ú²úAV?
Students entering the Bachelor of Arts program in Journalism should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.

Transfer

At Â鶹¹ú²úAV, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...

Cost

Estimated rates for the 2024-25 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

Active Duty Military Rate
Cost Per-Credit $250
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $408
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit $439
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $1,109

Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Â鶹¹ú²úAV. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.

Contact

Chief Departmental Advisor

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