Journalism Degree

The journalism program at Southeastern University 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 Florida colleges that offer journalism degrees.

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Southeastern University

421 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL

Southeastern University is a nonprofit private institution located in Lakeland, FL and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's Assemblies of God Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Southeastern University has a yearly student enrollment of about two thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology

The school has an open enrollment policy, admitting any applicants that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and admissions essays may be requested for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found at seu.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $19,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing is available for students and costs about $4,500 each year. Southeastern University may provide financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Southeastern University offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)

Students can visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southeastern University offers a bachelor's degree program in journalism.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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

• Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $39640

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

Salary & Wages

• Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.20
  • Average Annual Salary: $54500

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