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Bachelor of Arts in Journalism/Digital Media

University of Findlay

USA,Ohio

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 38,176/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 75

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Ohio

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1882

Total Students: 3,300 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1000 N. Main Street Findlay, OH

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism/Digital Media

Program Overview

While technology evolves at a rapid pace, the journalism and digital media fields have never been more exciting! It's more important now than ever to be able to communicate quickly and effectively on multiple media platforms. As a journalism/digital media major, you will gain a well-rounded skill set that will allow you to work in a variety of settings.

The journalism/digital media program at the University of Findlay is designed to prepare students to become successful reporters, writers, content developers, storytellers and overall strong communicators. With a strong focus on experiential learning, our program will provide you with a variety skills and experiences in

Newswriting and editing
Digital media and storytelling
Web design
Social media practices in the professional world
Video and audio production
Interactive communication
Media Law

As a journalism/digital media major, you will be able to explore career opportunities in journalism, digital media, public relations, organizational communication, marketing or the rapidly growing field of health communication. Whether you develop content for newspapers, magazines, television, radio, websites or social media, it all starts with core skills that you will gain in our program. Some examples of these skills are:

Gathering fair and accurate information
Effectively conducting interviews
Researching/Observing
Managing time to meet deadlines
Making ethical decisions
Developing purposeful and impactful content

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
may 2024		Not Available
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 75

Tuition Fee

CAD 38,176 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Findlay

CAD 13,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 61
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 95.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

$14,174 - $23,174 per year(UG)
$8,626 - $13,662 per year(PG

International Student Scholarships
The University of Findlay offers the following scholarships to international students:

You have worked hard in to earn good grades and advance your education. The University of Findlay believes in recognizing that hard work through scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students. Findlay's scholarships are based on your cumulative grade point average and graduate students can earn additional scholarships for earning a good score on the GRE or GMAT tests.

And there is not a separate application process to be awarded a scholarship at Findlay. Scholarships are applied automatically as part of the admittance process.

You can use the chart below to estimate your scholarship based on your GPA and program of study.

Undergraduate Merit Scholarships
Name of Scholarship	G.P.A. Requirement	?Scholarship Amount
Trustee Scholarship	?3.95 or higher	?$21,000 a year/renewable each year
Presidential Scholarship	3.75-3.94	$19,000 a year/renewable each year
Dean's Scholarship	?3.5-3.74	?$17,000 a year/renewable each year
Findlay Award	2.75 - 3.49	$15,000 a year/renewable each year
International Scholar Award	?2.0 - 2.74?	?$12,000 a year/renewable each year??

Graduate Student Scholarships
Graduate Student Scholarship (awarded to all graduate students)	?$1,000
MBA Scholar	$2,000 over course of the program
Master's Environmental, Safety and Health Management Scholarship	$2,000 over course of the program
GRE Scholarship (Awarded for earning a score of 300 or higher on the GRE)	$1,000 over the course of the program
GMAT Scholarship (Awarded for earning a score of 550 or higher on the GMAT)	?$1,000 over the course of the program?

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.