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92%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
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Journalism Degree
The journalism program at South Dakota 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 South Dakota colleges that offer journalism degrees.
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South Dakota State University (SD Mines)
501 E Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD
South Dakota State University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Brookings, SD and publically funded. As a land grant institution this school is one of the larger public institutions in the state of South Dakota. Approximately thirteen thousand students are enrolled annually at SDSU.
Areas of study available at SDSU include:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Agriculture Operations
- Psychology
- Family And Consumer Sciences
Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to South Dakota State University score in a range of 19 to 25 on the ACT exam. SDSU has an admissions rate of about 92 percent of which only 52 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $7,600, while nonresidents pay $9,500 per year. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $3,000 annually. Students enrolled at SDSU may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The South Dakota State University Jackrabbits participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
Students can take a look at the school's http://www.sdstate.edu/ to see additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. South Dakota State University offers a bachelor's degree program in journalism.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 9 |
| Female | 8 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non Resident Alien | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
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
Upon completion of the Journalism program at South Dakota State University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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 admissions information below may give an overview of the students SD Mines accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any 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, South Dakota State University may offer student services like:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
South Dakota State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (The Summit League)
- Basketball (The Summit League)
- Track and Field (The Summit League)
- Football (Missouri Valley Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Equestrian