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FINANCIAL AID RATE

93%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

32

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,145

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Journalism Degree

The journalism program at Casper College prepares students for careers as a print journalist, local reporter, news editor, public relations assistant, advertising coordinate, news manager, or communication consultant. The program focuses on theory and the practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news. Program courses include: news writing and editing, reporting, photojournalism, layout and graphic design, journalism law and policy, professional standards and ethics, research methods, and journalism history and criticism. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer journalism degrees.

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Casper College

Also known as UW-Stevens Point

2100 Main St, Stevens Point, WI

Located in the beautiful setting of the Rockies, Casper College in Casper, Wyoming offers students with a two-year education in one of a variety of disciplines. Curriculums provide students with vocational training, transfer opportunities, and continuing education.

The school offers students with 30 technical programs and over 50 associate degree programs in five areas, including health science, social and behavioral science, business and industry, fine arts, and science. Students can opt to obtain a one-year certificate or   two-year associate’s degree, or work toward obtaining a bachelor’s or master’s degree with one of the college’s affiliate four-year colleges.

Financial aid is offered via loans and scholarship programs. The Hathaway Scholarship is available to qualifying students who’ve attended and graduated from a high school in the state.

The college, which was established in 1945, currently has just over 4,100 students attending classes, and a 60% retention rate. In-state tuition is set at around $2,100 while out-of-state students pay around $4,900 annually.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Journalism program at UW-Stevens Point, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Broadcast News Analysts

Description

Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.

Reporters and Correspondents

Description

Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, reporters and correspondents employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -8.5% from 2014 to 2024

Editors

Description

Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, editors employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -5.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants Casper College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Casper College may offer student services like those listed below:

  • Online classes
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Student employment
  • Assisting students to find work
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

Casper College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Rodeo