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Make a Meaningful Impact through Communication
Journalists and professional communicators are responsible for providing the information people need to make vital decisions about their lives, their communities, and their governments. In the online journalism and communication program, you’ll learn by doing — studying issues, reporting stories, and producing content that helps people make sense of their world.
This program will prepare you to think critically and act professionally. You’ll strengthen your writing, reporting, and multimedia production skills while learning to ethically and effectively tell stories that have the potential to change people’s lives. Upon graduation, you’ll be a competitive candidate for a career in journalism or other professional communication field.
Why Earn a Degree in Journalism from USU Online
You’ll get the opportunity to learn from faculty who work in the areas they teach, ensuring real, working application of the principles their students are learning.
The faculty team is small enough to build meaningful relationships with students and diverse enough to offer unique insights and opportunities. As a student and graduate, you’ll build a robust professional network that will help you take your first steps in the workforce.
Resources for Online Students
For online students based in Utah, resources such as local support, study spaces, BlueZone WiFi, and testing services, are available at the statewide campus nearest to them. Students both in-state and out-of-state have access to virtual services provided from various organizations and offices based at Logan main campus. See our Student Resources page for more information.
International students studying at USU on the F-1 or J-1 visa must have the majority of their classes each semester be face-to-face in order to meet the physical presence requirement to maintain their visa status. Students on the F-1 visa must enroll in classes at the Logan or USU Eastern campuses. Students on the J-1 visa must enroll in classes at the Logan campus.
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Stacey Kelly
Academic Advisor
435-797-3883
stacey.kelly@usu.edu