Journalism (B.A./B.S.)
Students may pursue a Journalism course at South Dakota State University with coursework in both broadcast and news-editorial journalism. This versatile major prepares students to be digital storytellers, reporters, editors, designers for print, broadcast or online media, photojournalists, or communicators in government, with non-profit organizations or in the corporate world.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August, January
Tuition Fee
$ 376 per credit
Location
Blended
About the program
A major in journalism prepares students with essential skills including: writing, speaking, critical thinking and technology. Through coursework and experiential learning opportunities, including a required internship, graduates are well-positioned for a wide variety of careers.
This Journalism course at South Dakota State University will be a good fit if you:
- Like to write
- Have strong communication skills
- Are curious about the world around you
- Can work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Want to make a difference
Career Opportunities
- Reporter for a newspaper or TV station
- Radio or TV news producer
- Writer, Columnist or blogger
- Copy editor
- Digital and social media manager
Courses Included
- Mass Communication Fundamentals
- Basic Newswriting and Lab
- Social Media Strategies
- Introduction to Digital Media and Lab (COM
- Basic Photography and Lab (COM)
- Data Analysis in Communication
- News Editing and Editing Lab