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Bachelor of Science in Communication with a concentration in Journalism
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Harness the power of mass-media
Bachelor of Science in Communication with a concentration in Journalism
Today’s fast-paced world of convergent media requires journalists who are critical thinkers and masterful storytellers. Taught by working communication professionals, the Bachelor of Science in Communication/Concentration in Journalism will prepare students to reach diverse audiences across any modern medium. Students will learn how to fuse traditional and new media to ethically report the news while gaining insights into the fundamentals of journalism. Core communication classes include theories and practice, intercultural communication and media and society.
*Maryland residents completing this program will earn a Bachelor of Science in Communication with an emphasis in Journalism.
How to afford your degree
Use the information below or speak with a Finance Advisor to better understand your financial options. You'll also find out how you may be able to lower your out-of-pocket expense and what options may be available to help you fund your education.
How to get started
Learn more about the admissions process that takes place after talking with an advisor and choosing your degree program.
The core curriculum of the Bachelor of Science in Communication with a concentration in Journalism degree program consists of 120 credit hours.
For more information about each of these programs, including on-time completion rates, the median debt incurred by students who completed the program and other important information, please visit our General Education requirements page.
Core courses
Make your work experience count
University of Phoenix allows you to apply relevant learning, work and life experiences to college credits through the Prior Learning Assessment process. Speak with an advisor to find out if you can fulfill some elective, interdisciplinary and/or general education courses by going through the PLA process.
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Cash Plan
Review our Cash Plan, which gives you the option to pay course-by-course as you pursue your education.
Scholarships
Scholarships pay for tuition-related expenses and don't need to be paid back. Your advisor can help you find scholarships that you may be eligible for.
Prior Learning Assessment
Learn about how you can fulfill some credit requirements from prior experience, professional training, licenses, certificates and transcripts from previously attended colleges and institutions.
Federal Financial Aid Plan
Investigate federal financial aid options including government grants and loans. Your advisor will help you check your eligibility.
Third-party billing
Under the Third-Party Billing Plan, University of Phoenix directly bills an approved employer for a student's tuition. To find out if your company supports direct bill, speak to your human resources department or one of our advisors.
Need more information?
An advisor can help you review your options and choose the one that’s best for you.
How can I use my Military benefits?
Whether you're serving on Active Duty, are a member of the Reserve or National Guard, or are the spouse of a military member, you're eligible for a reduction in tuition. Our special military tuition rates combined with some of the resources below can help you get started in your pursuit of a degree.
The Federal Military Tuition Assistance Program
With federal military tuition assistance, you may receive 100% federal Tuition Assistance for your military service.
Montgomery GI Bill
At University of Phoenix, you can apply your Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty, or your Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve to your educational costs.
Post 9/11 GI Bill
If you're a veteran or military servicemember who served a minimum of 90 combined days on active duty after September 10th, 2001, you may be eligible for Post 9/11 GI benefits.
Active Duty Spouse Benefits
As a military spouse, you may be eligible for financial assistance that can help you pursue your degree.
Benefits of this degree program
Become a new breed of journalist
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Communication/Concentration in Journalism are educationally prepared to enter the new media landscape. Receiving instruction in how to use cutting-edge technologies, advanced techniques and critical thinking to communicate across modern mediums, students will emerge ready to meet the demands of a fast-paced and convergent media.
Confidently get your message across
As a graduate of the College of Humanities, you’ll be adept at communication in many forms and understand how to effectively convey ideas. You’ll emerge a skilled collaborator, ready to tackle team challenges that come your way.
Get an education that’s in touch with what today’s employers want
You’ll emerge with a broad understanding of culture and diversity, the ebbs and flows of working on a team and how communication is adaptable to many different fields. Companies of all sizes need skilled communicators who can help them refine their message to their internal and external audiences across print, social media and other communication channels.
Get a quality education from an accredited university
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Experience advisors who are committed to your success
We provide you with a team of advisors who provide information about applying to school, financial aid, courses and general college information. Your team is made up of an academic advisor, enrollment advisor and financial aid advisor who are committed to your success from the moment you ask about University of Phoenix to the day you graduate.
Learn from faculty members who are communications professionals
Because our faculty members work within the fields they teach and hold a master’s degree or higher, they provide you with a view into how humanities fits into the working world. Take a lesson from our practitioner faculty and see how your coursework applies to today’s market.
Join a network of 600,000+ ambitious learners
The PhoenixConnect® academic social network provides enrolled students and faculty an opportunity to interact with each other in real time. You can extend your reach beyond your classroom to network with students throughout the world and to cement relationships that last long beyond the time you close your laptop.
Enjoy small class sizes that put the instructor’s focus on you
The average class size in our courses is 14. This allows our instructors to give you personal attention, answer your questions and talk through your ideas.
Is this the right program for you?
Talk to an advisor who specializes in the Bachelor of Science in Communication with a concentration in Journalism degree to make sure this program fits your specific needs. You can also get to know University of Phoenix by checking out the Phoenix Prep Center.
The Presidents' Alliance
University of Phoenix has joined the Presidents’ Alliance for Excellence in Student Learning and Accountability, which is part of the nonprofit group the New Leadership Alliance. As a volunteer member of the Presidents’ Alliance, we have made a commitment to significantly improve assessment of and accountability for student learning outcomes.
Learning outcomes
To fulfill that commitment and to engage in continuous improvement of programs, University of Phoenix has reported on the learning outcomes for our degree programs, as well as the process of gathering and analyzing the information. Our aim is to share student outcomes to monitor the effectiveness of our programs and enable improvement.
Review the learning outcomes report for the Bachelor of Science in Communication program.
While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
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A school for 21st century thinkers
As a student in the College of Humanities, you'll be required to examine and analyze many disciplines from a wide range of perspectives. These deep examinations help expand critical and creative thinking skills, improve the ability to organize data and help you to develop other aptitudes that can fit within many different work environments.
Get a quality education from an accredited university
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and schools.
Advisors who are committed to your success
At University of Phoenix, we provide each student with a team of advisors who provide information about applying to school, financial aid, courses and general college information. Your team is made up of an academic advisor, enrollment advisor and financial aid advisor who are committed to your success from the moment you ask about University of Phoenix to the day that you graduate.
World class faculty provide a view into the working world
Because our faculty members are required to work within the fields that they teach in addition to holding a master's degree or higher, they provide you with a view into how humanities fits into the working world. Take a lesson from our practitioner faculty and see how your coursework applies to today's market.
Small class sizes put the instructor's focus on you
The average class size in our Communications courses is 12, our English classes have about 14 students. This allows the instructor the opportunity to focus on you. If you have a question, need additional instruction or want to run an idea past your instructor, our small class sizes work to your advantage.
Courses that align with today
The College of Humanities curricula are developed to reflect industry standards, as they apply to academic and workforce requirements. The coursework is updated in response to student assessment results and feedback from faculty to keep the course content relevant and aligned to today's world.
Join a network of ambitious learners
The PhoenixConnectsm is an academic social network that provides enrolled students and faculty an opportunity to interact with more than a million University of Phoenix members in real time. You can extend your reach beyond your classroom to network with ambitious learners worldwide, who share similar interests and goals to cement relationships that last long beyond the time you close your laptop.
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