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BS Journalism

Illinois State University πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
BS Bachelor English

Course Overview

Course Overview This program prepares you for the modern media landscape by teaching the essential skills of gathering facts and crafting compelling stories across a multitude of digital and traditional platforms. You will learn to produce content for television, web, radio, and social media, becoming a versatile and adaptive journalist. The curriculum is designed to turn you into a multi-skilled storyteller ready to engage today's audiences. Key Program Highlights Master digital storytelling techniques, including audio, video, and web production. Gain hands-on experience distributing news through major social media platforms. Get involved with award-winning campus media outlets like TV-10 and WZND. Learn to analyze trends and audience engagement in the Social Media Analytics Command Center. Build a professional portfolio with content published in The Vidette newspaper and on NPR affiliate WGLT.

Available Intakes

August 2026
CampusISU Main Campus
CityNormal
ModeFullTime
Duration48 Months
FeeUSD 27,069
May 2026
CampusISU Main Campus
CityNormal
ModeFullTime
Duration48 Months
FeeUSD 27,069

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