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- School Code: 160200
- Phone: (877) 871-4594
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
79.59%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
52FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$7,346Average 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 Georgia College & 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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Georgia College & State University
Also known as Georgia College
800 Georgia Southwestern State University Dr., Americus, GA
Georgia College & State University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Milledgeville, Georgia and publically funded. Around six thousand students enroll at Georgia College per year.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Georgia College offers:
- Psychology
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
- English Language And Literature
Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. The most common scores among applicants admitted to Georgia College & State University are between 22 to 26 for the ACT exam, or 1550 to 1820 on the SAT. Georgia College & State University admits around 70 percent of applicants. Of those accepted, nearly 45 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $8,100 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $25,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is around $5,600 for the year. Students at Georgia College may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.
Athletic programs are available at Georgia College & State University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs that are available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.gcsu.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Georgia College offers a bachelor's degree program in journalism.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 18 |
| Female | 65 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black | 7 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| White | 69 |
| Multiple Races | 3 |
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 Georgia College & State University, 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 students Georgia College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Georgia College & State University may offer services to students like those listed below:- Online classes
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Georgia College & State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Peach Belt Conference)
- Basketball (Peach Belt Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball