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General Contact
- School Code: 250000
- Phone: (417) 626-1236
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
10.26%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$16,987Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Journalism Degree
The journalism program at College of the Ozarks 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 Missouri colleges that offer journalism degrees.
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College of the Ozarks
1111 N Main St, Joplin, MO
College of the Ozarks, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Point Lookout, MO, the school resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at College of the Ozarks.
Students can select from several areas of study, including:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
- Security And Protective Services
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score in a range of 1650 - 1760 on the SAT, or 21 - 24 for the ACT is common among accepted students. Admission to this school is considered highly competitive, with only 9% of students who applied being admitted. More information on admissions can be found at cofo.edu.
The cost of tuition is close to $20,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. The price of on-campus housing is about $3,000 annually. College of the Ozarks may offer financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The College of the Ozarks Bobcats participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NAIA organization. Available sports offered:
- Baseball (NAIA Division II)
- Basketball (NAIA Division II)
- Volleyball (NAIA Division II)
Students who would like to see more about College of the Ozarks may check out their website at http://www.cofo.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. College of the Ozarks offers a bachelor's degree program in journalism.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 0 |
| Female | 5 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Journalism program at College of the Ozarks, 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
Salary & Wages
- Joplin, MO
- Total Employment: 30
- Average Hourly Rate: $10.82
- Average Annual Salary: $22500
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 provide a better idea of the candidates College of the Ozarks accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, College of the Ozarks may provide services to students like those listed below:- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
College of the Ozarks is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (369)
- Basketball (369)
- Golf
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball