Journalism Degree

The journalism program at Spring Arbor 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 Michigan colleges that offer journalism degrees.

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Spring Arbor University (SAU)

19900 W Nine Mile Rd, Southfield, MI

Spring Arbor University is a nonprofit private institution located in Spring Arbor, MI and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school maintains a Free Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 4,200 students enroll at SAU annually.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to Spring Arbor University. A score between 940 to 1170 on the SAT, or 20 to 26 for the ACT is common among admitted students. This school has an acceptance rate of about 74% of which only 19% chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $24,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Housing is available for students, which costs around $3,900 annually. Spring Arbor University may provide financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Spring Arbor University has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

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

Students can visit the school's http://www.arbor.edu to view additional information.

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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.53
  • Average Annual Salary: $69740

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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 270
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $73030

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