Journalism Degree

The journalism program at Fort Valley State 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 Georgia colleges that offer journalism degrees.

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Fort Valley State University (GHC)

3175 Cedartown Highway, S.E., Rome, GA

Fort Valley State University is a public historically black institution located in Fort Valley, GA. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of Georgia. Approximately 3,700 students are enrolled annually at Fort Valley State University.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Fort Valley State University offers:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Fort Valley State University. A score within the range of 1090 to 1340 on the SAT, or 15 to 19 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Roughly 40 percent of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 42 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at fvsu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $6,600, while out-of-state residents pay $19,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,300 annually. Students attending Fort Valley State University may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Fort Valley State University "Wildcats" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)
• Tennis (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.fvsu.edu.

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

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).