Journalism Degree Summary Sheet ![[PDF]](../images/pdf.gif)
Students in Regent University’s journalism program earn a Master of Arts in Journalism degree through applied studies in the converged media of broadcast, print and Internet news.
The program is designed to offer an intensive journalism curriculum totaling 39 credit hours offered in a two-year cycle. The program includes courses in communication theory, broadcast media, print publications and the Internet. The cohort-style curriculum is carefully preset to ensure that each student gains the advanced, multi-skilled education and experiences that are essential to compete in the 21st century mass media marketplace.
Each semester, lab experiences augment classroom studies, enabling students to gain practical experience working on Focus Magazine and a student-run website, TheStandardReport.com.
All on-campus journalism students will get orientation training in the proper use of television field production equipment and non-linear video editing.
In addition to the journalism curriculum, Regent University requires all students to successfully complete an online Library workshop orientation course prior to graduation. We recommend that students complete this self-paced course early in their academic program.
Students may also enroll in a selection of elective seminars and workshops (typically one credit hour) that are scheduled during the School’s Modular Week, held each fall and spring term.
Students may enter the program at any semester, however courses that require prerequisites may place an extra burden on the student to demonstrate skill competency or acquire needed prerequisite skills outside the classroom.
Culminating experiences include the option of three hours credit for a professional portfolio or thesis or one-hour credit for a comprehensive exam combined with two hours of internship experience.
Advanced Standing
Students may earn up to 6 hours of advanced standing toward completion of their degree provided that they can demonstrate extensive professional journalism experience. The dean of the School of Communication & the Arts may grant the advanced standing credits upon recommendation from the journalism faculty at the time of admission. Applicants should request advanced standing consideration when they submit their application. Advanced standing will not be granted to students who are already enrolled in their degree program.
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