The mission of the undergraduate multiplatform journalism program is to help students achieve their potential by nurturing their abilities in critical thinking, problem-solving, reporting and storytelling amid constantly evolving technology. The program provides a solid foundation in the theories, concepts, methods of inquiry, and skills and knowledge specific to professional journalism fields. In support of this mission, the School of Arts and Communication is committed to: Developing and promoting courses that provide an understanding of the concepts and theories surrounding visual, audio and written journalism; Providing students with the ability to convey material clearly and concisely through multiple media formats appropriate to multiple platforms of journalism; and Promoting student inquiry and critical thinking skills through journalistic reporting, long-form journalism projects and internships.
Graduates with a degree from Florida Tech in multiplatform journalism enter the workforce with the skills needed to prepare story content for the diverse range of media available today. Combining journalism and communications technology, graduates understand how to merge text, images, and video to create engaging content to publish across any number of digital platforms. Whether working in news, marketing, social media, public relations, multimedia development, broadcasting, or website communications, graduates with a bachelor’s in multiplatform journalism are also trained in media law and ethics. Plus, as a science and technology-focused university, Florida Tech graduates gain focused experience in creating and publishing for the sciences.
Gain Real-Life Journalistic Experience With The Media Practicum Course
Students in the multiplatform journalism degree program build their skills with hands-on exposure in the media practicum course. Students work for the campus newspaper or WFIT, the on-campus public radio station, or get internship experience with a local newspaper, radio station, television station, or social media, public relations, or marketing organization. Classroom and internship experience give students exposure to the many career options available in the industry.
Other Career Options
A multiplatform journalism career includes position such as:
Broadcast anchor
Video writer and editor
Television producer
Broadcast engineers
Print writer and publisher
scriptwriter
Web and social media writer
Digital producer
Print and digital editor
Public relations specialist
Advertising copywriter
Market researcher
Digital graphics designer
Photographer
Web designer/editor
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
College of Psychology and Liberal Arts
Florida Institute of Technology,
150 W. University Blvd.,
MELBOURNE,
Florida,
32901, United States
Students must have completed a strong high school curriculum and demonstrated achievement in college preparatory classes. Your high school transcripts should indicate at least: Three years of mathematics (four recommended); and Three years of science (four recommended).
English language proficiency:
Students whose home language is not English are considered to have demonstrated English language proficiency if they have accomplished any of the following: an Internet-based TOEFL (standard, home and paper) with an earned score of at least 80; or an IELTS with an earned score of at least 6.5; or a PTE Academic with an earned score of at least 58; or a Cambridge English: Advanced with an earned score of at least 180 (Grade of C); or a Duolingo English Test with an earned score of at least 105; ELS English for Academic Purposes level 112.
Application Deadline: Fall - July 1st; Spring - November 1st.*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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