B.A. in Communication Studies – Journalism
College of Arts & Sciences
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Tell the Stories That Need to be Heard
In the fast-paced world of converging media, there's a need for voices like yours. Regent's Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies—Journalism will prepare you to communicate powerful stories through broadcast, print, and digital media. You'll also learn skills that will elevate your reporting and gain experience through internships and on-campus publications.
GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Grow your technical proficiency with access to a converged media lab and a multi-million dollar equipped facility.
BUILD ON A STRONG FOUNDATION
Learn proven principles of contemporary journalism within a Christian framework.
LEARN FROM THE BEST
Be mentored by faculty in Virginia Beach who hold the highest degrees in their field. Meet the faculty.
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 120+
APPROVED DEGREE PLAN: Click to download PDF
Take Your Career to the Next Level
On completing the B.A. in Communication Studies—Journalism you will be able to:
- Translate messages between different types of media, including social media, TV, e-magazines and more.
- Design strategies to research, write and package news, information, and entertainment for a global audience.
- Learn how to get work published in professional media outlets.
Career Opportunities:
- Journalist/reporter
- Editor
- Writer/copywriter
- Press secretary
- Digital media producer
Click any section below for additional information or access your course schedule.
Skills and principles of editing copy in various professions, including journalism, publishing, and academia. Emphasizes copy editing proofreading, and technical control of language, as well as the ethics involved in making editing decisions.
Advanced study and practice of the researching, writing, editing, and packaging of news, information and entertainment for a global audience. Cross-listed with COMM 350.
Principles of contemporary journalism for any platform or storytelling format. Includes news and information gathering; constructing a story; using numbers and data to tell a story and assess information; editing and presentation; ethical issues of covering stories; and visual literacy.
Instruction and practice reporting and writing basic news stories. Emphasis on style, clarity, accuracy and responsibility in handling news.
Admission requirements vary based on the stage you're at in life. Select a link below to learn how to apply.
2018-19 Tuition Rates
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2019-20 Tuition Rates
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Student Fees
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Application Fee (On-Campus & Evening/Online Students)
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$50 |
One-time fee, nonrefundable |
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Enrollment Deposit (On-Campus Students) Enrollment Deposit (Evening/Online Students) |
$150
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Fee is deducted from tuition costs |
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Graduation Fee (On-Campus & Evening/Online Students) |
$60 |
One-time fee upon submission of graduation application |
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University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) |
$700/semester |
Contributes to university academic and administrative operations |
Optional Fees
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Late Payment |
$100/Session |
Incurred per session in the event of late tuition payment |
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Course Fees |
Varies, |
Some courses in theater, animation, cinema television or science labs carry an additional fee |
Learn more about scholarships and financial aid.
Morganne Oliver, Student, B.A. in Communication Studies
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