Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies - Media and Society

It takes versatile skills and adaptability to forge a sustainable journalism career in the 21st century. Oakland University's Bachelor of Arts in Journalism provides you with the practical expertise and hands-on experience you need to choose journalism as a career. Our journalism degree keeps you current with ongoing transitions in the industry, preparing you to adapt quickly to changing technologies and business models. Youll develop superior writing and editing skills, work in multiple media, and get real-world journalism training that stands out on a resume. Youll graduate with a marketable journalism degree and a portfolio that exhibits your talent and gets you noticed. Oakland University offers ideal conditions to prepare for journalism as a career. Southeast Michigan is a major media market with news organizations of every type and robust opportunities to cover stories in business, technology, politics, sports, and other subjects. The journalism degree includes core courses in news writing, editing, journalism ethics, and media law. Youll also complete an internship with an off-campus media organization or Oakland University's on-campus news bureau. The program features a minimum of 16 elective credits, with courses selected from a broad list of options. Sample elective courses in journalism include: Diversity and Media in Storytelling, Feature Writing, Public Affairs Reporting, Sports Reporting, Multimedia Journalism, Advanced Media Design
Video Documentary Journalism, Public Relations and the News, Social Media and PR.

Have your official high school transcripts sent to Undergraduate Admissions. Cumulative high school grade point averages of 3.2 or above. Applicants with cumulative grade point averages below 3.2, but above 2.5, may be admitted after consideration of the quality of academic preparation. Scholarship awards are based on a student's academic record at the time of admission. IELTS \u2013 6.5, TOEFL IBT \u2013 79, PTE Academic - 53