Overview

The State University of New York at New Paltz offers a Bachelor of Science in Journalism through its Department of Digital Media & Journalism. This program lasts for four years and prepares students for a career in journalism. The tuition fee for this course is USD 21,240. To gain admission into the Bachelor of Science in Journalism program, students must show their English language skills. The accepted tests for English proficiency include IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE.

Program Details	Information
Duration	48 Months
Course Level	Bachelors (UnderGraduate)
Mode of Course	Full Time
Tution And Fees ( For 1 Year)	INR 1789999.0
Type of University	Public
Official Career service Website	https://www.newpaltz.edu

Bachelor of Science in Journalism at State University of New York at New Paltz

Key Insights

The Journalism program at the State University of New York at New Paltz is one of the most complete programs in New York state. It offers a variety of courses that include practical news gathering for multimedia journalism and news writing, as well as studies on the history, law, and literature of journalism.

Students will learn how to create news stories across different media platforms and understand why news is important to our society.

Along with writing and editing print stories, a Journalism degree helps students prepare for the workplace by teaching them how to compose, shoot, edit, and produce their own stories using our modern computer facilities.

The core required courses in the program help students build essential skills in writing, reporting, editing, ethics, and multimedia storytelling.

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Bachelor of Science in Journalism at State University of New York at New Paltz

Eligibility Criteria

12th Grade

Students must have a high school diploma and a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, which is equivalent to an 85% grade average or higher. The required subjects include: 4 units of English, 3-4 units of social sciences/history, 3-4 units of college preparatory mathematics (including Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II/Trigonometry), 3-4 units of laboratory science, and 2-4 units of a language other than English.

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Exams Accepted	Qualifying Score
TOEFL	80.0
IELTS	6.5
PTE	58.0

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Bachelor of Science in Journalism at State University of New York at New Paltz

Application Process

Application Process for State University of New York at New Paltz

Step One: Prepare Documents for Application

Letter of Recommendation (LOR): Submit a letter of recommendation from an academic teacher or school counselor.
Essays: Write an admission essay (personal statement). This is a required part of the SUNY Supplemental Application or the Common Application. You can also use the SUNY International Applicant Essay form for your essay. You may choose any topic for your autobiographical essay.

Step Two: Additional Documents Required

Official high school transcripts and mark sheets. You need to submit official secondary/high school transcripts in the original language and in a translated English version.
Local and state board scores, if available.
Proof of English language proficiency.
Copy of Valid Passport (photo page only).
Financial Documentation.

Step Three: Start Your Online Application

Begin your application online by visiting the university's admissions page.

Step Four: Application Fees for This Course

Application Fee: USD 50 (approximately INR 4.21 Thousand).
Mode of Payment: Credit card or wire money transfer.
The New Paltz Time Payment Plan allows students to make equal monthly payments toward the cost of tuition, fees, and on-campus room and board during the Fall and Spring semesters.
A $30.00 enrollment fee is also required.

Step Five: Application Deadline

Fall (August): May 1st
Spring (January): December 1st

*The dates mentioned are tentative based on the previous year's records. For exact deadline dates, it is recommended to consult with expert counselors.

Bachelor of Science in Journalism at State University of New York at New Paltz

Fees & Other Costs

Cost Breakdown	Amount (For 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 17,89,895
Hostel & Meals	INR 13,39,556
Insurance	INR 2,16,574
Transportation	INR 96,910
Application fee	INR 4,213
Mandatory fees	INR 1,22,529
Books and supplies	INR 1,04,495
Personal expense	INR 1,85,394
Total approximate fees	INR 20,69,671

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"

Bachelor of Science in Journalism at State University of New York at New Paltz

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