$42,713 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Communication - Journalism
Student journalists get a taste of writing across all media, digital communication, multimedia journalism, a real newsroom, and media law and ethics. Student journalists participate in the breaking news process as it unfolds in real-time on social media and online.
All students have opportunities for research, global engagement, public service, and career preparation. As a communication major you can:
- Apply to the communication honors program and work closely with a professor on a research project of your own.
- Earn communication credit while studying abroad with Mason’s Center for Global Education.
- Gain practical experience with a student media organization such as Fourth Estate (the student newspaper) or WGMU (the student radio station).
- Develop speaking skills through the Debate or Forensics teams.
- Learn valuable job skills by interning at major media outlets, government agencies, and private corporations (organizations such as the NBC Today Show, ABC News, ESPN Radio, or USA Today).
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $38205 | $38205 | $38205 | $38205 |
| Other Fees | $4508 | $4508 | $4508 | $4508 |
| Total Fees | $42713 | $42713 | $42713 | $42713 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 59 | 90 | 3 |
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test | 1320 | 1600 | 1 |
| ACT | American College Testing | 30 | 36 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have an official secondary school transcript to get admission.
- Students required to maintain at least a 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 overall GPA.
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
- Students are required to submit an SAT or ACT score to be considered for admission.
International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.