University of Maryland

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Bachelor

Journalism - Multi-platform

Offered at University of Maryland, USA
DegreeBachelor
FieldBA Journalism (Multi-platform)
Duration4 years
Tuition40254.00

Overview

Overview In the Journalism – Multi-platform bachelor’s program at the University of Maryland, students learn to report, write, and produce news for multiple formats—including web, video, audio, and social media. Build reporting skills through real-world practice: finding and verifying sources, covering a beat, and producing publishable stories. Develop modern newsroom capabilities, including web page production, graphics, and audience engagement using digital and social platforms. Study core journalism foundations such as news writing, ethics, media law, journalism history, and the business of news. Choose electives and special topics that can align with your interests, including investigative/public affairs reporting and multimedia storytelling.

About this programme

Overview

The Journalism – Multi-platform bachelor's program at the University of Maryland equips students with the skills necessary to report, write, and produce news across various formats, including web, video, audio, and social media.

  • Gain hands-on experience in reporting through practical training in sourcing, verifying information, covering specific beats, and creating publishable stories.
  • Learn to navigate modern newsroom environments, enhancing skills in web production, graphics, and audience engagement via digital and social media platforms.
  • Explore fundamental journalism principles such as news writing, ethics, media law, journalism history, and the business aspects of news.
  • Select from a range of electives to tailor your education to your interests, including investigative reporting and multimedia storytelling.

What you'll study

The Journalism – Multi-platform program blends core journalism training with practical multimedia production and reporting. Students engage in required coursework while also choosing additional classes that align with their career aspirations.

Core and multi-platform course examples

  • Capital News Service Bureau
  • Urban Affairs Reporting
  • Advanced Public Affairs Reporting / Investigative Reporting
  • National Security and Press Freedom Reporting
  • Business Reporting
  • News Bureau: Multimedia Reporting
  • News Bureau: Multimedia Editing and Production
  • Kaiser Health Multimedia Reporting
  • Long Form Broadcast Journalism
  • Radio Broadcasting
  • Broadcast News Bureau
  • Broadcast Sports Reporting
  • Video Innovation
  • Multimedia Mobile Journalism
  • Advanced Video Storytelling
  • Reporting on Cybersecurity Journalism

Learning approach

  • Reporting practice: Develop skills in source cultivation, interviewing, fact-checking, and beat coverage.
  • Story production: Master the processes of planning, scripting, editing, and publishing across various platforms.
  • Ethics and professional standards: Understand the importance of responsible journalism, media law, and ethical decision-making in newsrooms.

Entry requirements

There are no specific GRE, GMAT, or GPA requirements publicly available for this program. However, prospective students are encouraged to check with the university for any updates or specific criteria.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Journalism – Multi-platform program are well-prepared for a variety of career paths in the media industry. They may pursue roles in traditional journalism, digital media, public relations, or content creation, leveraging their skills in multimedia storytelling and audience engagement to thrive in a fast-evolving landscape.

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