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Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with Emphasis in Digital Journalism

INTO Group - The University of Arizona

USA,Arizona

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 36,600/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 85

Application Fee

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USA, Arizona

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1885

Total Students: 46,900 +

Int. Students: 4,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Tucson, AZ 85721, United States

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

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with Emphasis in Digital Journalism

Program Overview

Master the skills of visual storytelling and online data mining to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of digital media. The Bachelor of Arts with a Digital Journalism emphasis provides students with a solid foundation in journalism reporting and ethics while helping them develop the digital skills they need to excel in the world of online reporting. Journalism students learn to gather information, interview subjects, analyze the content, distill it and then communicate to an audience effectively, accurately, quickly and ethically. Student seeking a Digital Journalism emphasis also hone advanced skills ranging from media entrepreneurship and app development to visual storytelling and data mining that further prepare them for this rapidly evolving field. A second major or a minor in a specialized field, such as political science, religion or Middle Eastern studies, is required.

Learning Outcomes

Critical Thinking; The student will recognize and describe the ways in which political, economic, cultural, and social factors influence, and are influenced by, the information that the news media present. The student will demonstrate creativity and independence in reporting and writing.
Diversity; The student will demonstrate an ability to work as a journalist serving diverse, communities in a global society, including the complexities of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and other forms of diversity. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the digital divide at home and globally.
Ethics; The student will apply ethical principles in work, whether professional or academic, and work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness, and diversity. The student will describe the philosophical foundations of ethical decision-making.
Independence; The student will apply the principles of freedom of speech and the press, and explain how these principles include the rights to monitor and criticize those in power, as well as to dissent.
Law; The student will recognize the legal frameworks in which the rights and responsibilities of the press have evolved in the United States and countries around the world and will be able to cite national constitutions, case law, statutes, policies, and international laws, as well as the social, political, and cultural contexts of those frameworks.
Numeracy; The student will be able to perform basic mathematical computations, evaluate statistical data, including public opinion polls, and detect innumeracy in the work of others.
Research; The student will effectively gather and critically evaluate information through interviews, observation, public records, and other methods central to journalism.
Role of the press; The student will be able to describe the role of the press in a democracy, as well as the historical and contemporary relationships among the press, the public and the government. The student also will be able to articulate the relevance of journalism to individuals, institutions and society.
Technology; The student will demonstrate knowledge of software for video, photographic, and online storytelling, as well as other technologies used by the profession. The student will be able to describe the relationship among journalism, information technology, and society, and the ways in which technological developments affect the content and dissemination of news.
Theory; The student will be able to describe fundamental communications theories as they relate to the use and presentation of information and images.
Writing; The student will show that he or she writes correctly and clearly with attention to style, spelling and grammar, as well as clarity, accuracy and fairness.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 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
aug 2025		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 85

Tuition Fee

CAD 36,600 per year

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

Living Cost in INTO Group - The University of Arizona

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 - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0

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

First__year Global Wildcat Award
$5,000__$23,000 per year
• 3.0+ GPA
• Full__time enrollment
• All applicants automatically considered
• Scholarships are renewable with good academic standing

Transfer Global Wildcat Award
$2,000__$15,000 per year
• 3.0+ GPA
• Students participate in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at a U.S. community or junior college are eligible for an additional
$3,000.
• Undegraduate transfer students who earn 12 or more transferable units taken at a non__ US college or university or at a US junior
college or community college are eligible for these awards.
• Students who begin their studies in a Global Direct program are eligible.

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.