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Digital Journalism and MediaBachelor of Arts
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Keep pace with the rapidly changing field of digital communication, and become a voice of truth in the age of digital journalism and media. This online degree program is designed to give you a strong foundation in journalism, while allowing you to customize your degree through course work in telecommunications, visual media, and media management.
  • 100% Online
  • Apply by October 31 to start January 11
  • 120 Credits $644/$692 per credit
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Strategic CommunicationsBachelor of Arts
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Learn to create powerful strategic communications through modern research techniques, messaging construction, and post-campaign analysis with the course work available through this online strategic communications degree program.
  • 100% Online
  • Apply by October 31 to start January 11
  • 120 Credits $644/$692 per credit
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Strategic CommunicationsMaster of Professional Studies
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Leverage your professional experience with an online strategic communications program that explores the importance of messaging. Course work focuses on advanced strategies and real-world skills to convey compelling messages across digital media.
  • 100% Online
  • Apply by November 1 to start January 11
  • 30 Credits $1,048 per credit
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Bachelor's Degrees

Digital Journalism and MediaBachelor of Arts
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Keep pace with the rapidly changing field of digital communication, and become a voice of truth in the age of digital journalism and media. This online degree program is designed to give you a strong foundation in journalism, while allowing you to customize your degree through course work in telecommunications, visual media, and media management.
  • 100% Online
  • Apply by October 31 to start January 11
  • 120 Credits $644/$692 per credit
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Strategic CommunicationsBachelor of Arts
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Learn to create powerful strategic communications through modern research techniques, messaging construction, and post-campaign analysis with the course work available through this online strategic communications degree program.
  • 100% Online
  • Apply by October 31 to start January 11
  • 120 Credits $644/$692 per credit
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Master's Degrees

Strategic CommunicationsMaster of Professional Studies
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Leverage your professional experience with an online strategic communications program that explores the importance of messaging. Course work focuses on advanced strategies and real-world skills to convey compelling messages across digital media.
  • 100% Online
  • Apply by November 1 to start January 11
  • 30 Credits $1,048 per credit
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ACEJMC Accredited

acejmc accredited program

Our online degrees are led by the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, one of the largest ACEJMC-accredited colleges of its kind committed to the highest national standards for journalism and mass communication programs.

Career Development and Internships

In addition to Penn State World Campus support, students in Bellisario College of Communications online programs have access to dedicated internships and career placements resources.

Multiple Start Dates

Online communications and journalism programs offer multiple start dates per year, so you can begin your journey when it best fits your life.

Why Choose an Online Degree from Penn State World Campus?

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Be supported by a team dedicated to your success — Benefit from academic advisers, career services, library resources, and technical support that can help you every step of the way.

Earn a degree from a trusted institution — Penn State World Campus has been a leader in online education for more than two decades. The diploma you earn will be identical to one earned by a student on campus.

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I'm in advertising and PR right now. My full-time job is almost like lab work, because I apply what I learn. In fact, I can't wait to get to work and apply it, and to test it. The lessons really resonate with me.
— Andrew Miller, Student, Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications