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The Journalism and Video Production program prepares you to tell stories on every platform, from writing, photography, and podcasting to live, in-studio, and streamed video.
You'll work with veteran media professionals in small classes and get real-world experience with SEMO's award-winning student media starting your first semester.
The Mass Media, Art, and Design department at SEMO is backed by accreditation from the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC), one of the highest standards a program in this field can hold.
Every organization has stories to tell. This degree prepares you to research, report, produce, and share those stories across digital, broadcast, print, social, and emerging media.
Graduates work as multimedia and broadcast journalists, video and podcast producers, photojournalists, and digital content strategists. Many build careers on their own as independent journalists or contractors, or join the marketing and communications teams of the organizations they once covered.
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$106k
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a reporter is $106,030.
$86k
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an editor is $85,700.
$55k
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a photographer is $55,650.
As a Journalism and Video Production major, learn how to work in today’s ever-changing media industry. Complete a minimum of 120 credit hours, including the general education requirements and at least 45 senior division hours.
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.
Any student wishing to be formally admitted into the Department of Mass Media, Art, & Design must complete the Declaration of Major form and meet the following criteria:
Milestone: Admission to the Mass Communication program after the second semester.
Milestone: Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA and 2.25 major GPA.
Milestone: Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA and 2.25 major GPA.
Milestone: Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA and 2.25 major GPA.
A “Milestone” signifies a significant stage for a student in the completion of a degree.
“Critical Courses” are italicized and bolded. Data shows that students who have completed this course in the first two years and have earned the noted grade are most likely to complete this program of study.
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Journalism and Video Production graduates pursue careers in:
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Successful video producers and journalists combine strong communication skills with digital storytelling expertise. Key skills include:
Prepare to tell compelling stories, build brands, and engage audiences in advertising, public relations, marketing, digital content, corporate communication, and nonprofit organizations.
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