Prospective Students
High school students are encouraged to apply for admission and financial aid in January of their senior year. The earlier applications are received, the earlier students will be notified of admission and financial aid decisions.
Getting Started
Prospective students interested in enrolling at Jackson State University can visit the Office of Admissions webpage for more information: here.
Student Learning Outcomes
A capstone course is utilized to assess student learning within their last semester of the program. Individual student outcome measures are the ability to
- demonstrate ways to produce broadcast quality standard VO, VOSOT, packages, and whips;
- produce broadcast quality standard documentaries;
- demonstrate an understanding of media programming and producing a broadcast quality standard newscast.
- publish professional quality journalistic news articles;
- adhere to journalistic standards of timeliness and professionalism;
Degree Requirements
The Department of Journalism and Media Studies awards the Bachelor of Science degree in the following concentration areas, Media Production, Multimedia Journalism, Sports Media, and Integrated Marketing Communications. To be eligible to earn this degree, students must:
- Complete the university’s general education core requirements.
- Complete the major concentration area requirements.
- Complete a minor or take elective courses outside of the major.
What To Expect
Curriculum and General Requirements
Review degree maps and general requirements for your concentration through the Office for Student Success.
Student SuccessScholarships
Looking for a way to pay for your tenure at Jackson State University? Fear not! We are here to help. Browse Scholarships in our Scholarship Portal to see what you qualify for today.
Apply for ScholarshipsReady to Join?
For more information, please contact us at (601) 979- 2151. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
Contact Us
Location
Mississippi e-Center @ JSU, 1st floor
230 Raymond Road, Box 2100
Jackson, MS, 39204
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