Course variations
| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue |
| Full Time | Variable | $ 21,688 (US$ 21,688) a year | Contact provider |
St Louis Campus |
Course summary
The global journalism emphasis prepares students for careers in national and international reporting, as well as for graduate studies in the foreign service or international business areas. Students in this major will have an educational experience abroad and can be expected to achieve proficiency in another language. In addition, students learn the technology and regulation of international communication, journalism philosophies and economic structures of media in both the developed world and in underdeveloped countries.
Program modules
The following are the modules: Required Courses: EPMD 1000 Introduction to Media Production 3 hours, MEDC 1010 Introduction to Mass Communications 3 hours, JOUR 1030 Fundamentals of Reporting 3 hours, JOUR 2140 Advanced Reporting 3 hours, JOUR 2170 Copy reading/News Editing 3 hours, MEDC 2200 Ethics in the Media 3 hours, MEDC 2800 Cultural Diversity in the Media 3 hours, JOUR 3080 Global Journalism 3 hours, JOUR 3120 Global Affairs Reporting 3 hours, JOUR 3190 Topics in International Journalism 3 hours, JOUR 3300 Newspaper Production Workshop (minimum of two semesters required) 8 hours, MEDC 4100 The Law and the Media 3 hours, JOUR 4220 Advanced Global Journalism 3 hours, MEDC 4950 Professional Media Practicum 3 hours, Capstone Course 3 hours, A minimum of 6 credit hours must be chosen from the following: COAP 2020 Desktop Publishing 3 hours, INTL 2030 International Law 3 hours, JOUR 2300 Journalism: Layout and Design 3 hours, HIST 3150 International Affairs 3 hours, POLT 3400 Comparative Politics 3 hours, JOUR 4170 Investigative Journalism 3 hours.
Entry requirement for international students
Applicants most likely to be accepted will have a cumulative grade-point average of a "B," rank in the top half of their graduating class, and score a 21 or higher on the ACT, or a 1500 or higher total on the SAT. Freshman applicants are expected to complete a college preparatory secondary school program with at least 19 units of academic credit. The University strongly recommends the following distribution for admission: English - 4 units, history/social studies - 3 units, mathematics (college preparatory) - 3 units, foreign language - 2 units, science (two laboratory) - 3 units, fine arts - 1 unit, academic electives - 3 units. International students must have TOEFL score of 550 (paper score), 210 (computer score), 80 (internet based score), IELTS score of 6 and PEARSON score of 53.
Webster University accepts IELTS*
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Qualification
Bachelor degree
Awarding body
Webster University
Department name
School of Communications, Communications and Journalism Department
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