Program Description

The multimedia journalism program prepares working journalists and news practitioners to generate, research, write, and produce newsworthy content across the spectrum of news media. Through hands-on instruction, practical workplace experience and conceptual coursework, students learn how to create and distribute content for print, radio, television, digital, interactive, social and mobile media. Multimedia journalism is designed to develop news judgment and storytelling skills applicable to a variety of professions and media outlets and talent for performance and teamwork. The curriculum is designed to be flexible and meet student interests.

The flexible curriculum allows students to gain further expertise and experience in areas such as:

• Broadcast Journalism
• Digital Journalism
• Print Journalism
• Photojournalism

Admission Requirements

• Freshmen applicants who meet one of the following criteria will receive automatic admission to Arkansas State:
  • 3.0 cumulative high school grade point average (or GED test score equivalent) OR
  • 19 minimum ACT super score or minimum 990 combined SAT super score OR
  • Class rank in the top 20% of applicant's graduating class
• High School Marks(India, Nepal, Pakistan) 60% in English at X & XII in Certificate.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6

Remarks:

• Official High School Transcript Required
• Total 120 Credit program
• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $23,000.