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- School Code: 110700
- Phone: (870) 862-8131
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
65.06%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
32FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$9,578Average 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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 Arkansas colleges that offer journalism degrees.
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (SouthArk)
300 S West Ave, El Dorado, AR
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public institution located in Magnolia, AR and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. SAU has a yearly student enrollment of approximately three thousand.
Areas of study offered at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus include but are not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to apply to SAU. Scores within the range of 18 - 25 on the ACT or 870 - 1160 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for acceptance. Roughly 70% of all applicant were admitted at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, with 39% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.
The tuition at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $7,500 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $11,000 per year. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $2,600 each year. SAU may provide financial aid for students that qualify as scholarships, grants, and loans.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Football (NCAA Division II)
Students may visit the SAU website to get a complete list of academic programs offered, 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. SouthArk offers a bachelor's degree program in journalism.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6 |
| Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
| Non Resident Alien | 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, 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 you an idea of the candidates SouthArk accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus may provide services including:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (367)
- Basketball (367)
- Track and Field (367)
- Football (367)
- Golf
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Rodeo