BA Journalism

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Maryland College Park

Program Overview

The Philip Merrill College of Journalism prepares students for careers in newspapers, magazines, TV news, newsletters and online journalism outlets. The undergraduate journalism program culminates in a B.A. degree in journalism.

The College is fully accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC).Students learn in college programs such as Capital News Service, a daily wire service in College Park, Washington, D.C., and Annapolis and UMTV, a cable station operated by the college.

Students majoring in journalism take approximately one-third (42-48 credits) of their total coursework in the Philip Merrill College of Journalism. Journalism courses are designed to provide students with a working knowledge of the tools and concepts they will need to perform as top-flight professional communicators.  Courses offered by this department may be found under the following acronym: JOUR.

Program Key Stats

$41186 (Annual cost)
$ 75

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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Foreign Correspondent
  • Freelance Writing
  • Investigative Journalist
  • Newspaper Reporter
  • Photojournalist

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