BA in Journalism and Mass Communication

Duration	4 Years
Level	Bachelors Program

The BA program in journalism and mass communication at ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, widely regarded as one of the nation’s premier journalism schools, is a highly professional, hands-on degree program that prepares students for careers in media and communications
Through access to a world-class faculty of veteran and current journalists, and with prestigious internships and hands-on learning opportunities, undergraduate students learn the values and principles that have long formed the core of the journalism profession, and they master the highly specialized, practical skills needed to succeed in today’s digital world
Topics of study can include unique courses in digital media, broadcast news, innovation and entrepreneurship, audience engagement, public relations, and Spanish-language news. The Cronkite School’s full-immersion professional programs afford students the opportunity to gain experience in activities like hosting the evening news on AZ PBS and creating digital advertising campaigns
High-performing students can apply to the school’s accelerated bachelor’s degree and master’s degree program, which allows for the completion of both degrees in five years. They also can become part of ASU’s Barrett, The Honors College

Class 12th	50% Applicants must have a Higher Secondary School Certificate/Higher Secondary Certificate First-year students must have a 3.00-grade point average (GPA) (a "B" or better where "A"=4.00) from a secondary school or its Indian equivalent of 50 %/100 Applicants must have three years of high school work (If applicants are currently in high school, the university needs to see 9–11 grade work. If students have completed high school then the university needs to see 10–12 grade work) International students who completed high school outside the U.S. are required to meet the following competency requirements: Math: four years (algebra I, geometry, algebra II, and one course requiring algebra II as a prerequisite) Laboratory science: three years total (one year each from any of the following areas is accepted: biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences, and physics) Aptitude Requirements: Applicants should be top 25% in high school graduating class
Exams	TOEFL: 61 IELTS: 6 PTE: 53 SAT: 1180
Additional info	Applicants who have earned a secondary or high school degree or higher from an international institution that is officially recognized by that country, and whose sole medium of instruction for the degree program was in English are exempted from ELP Students who do not meet the aptitude requirements may be reviewed individually before a final admission decision is made

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