| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2026-03-01 | - |
Program Overview
Program Overview
The BS in Digital Journalism at Pace University is designed to prepare students for a career in the rapidly evolving media landscape. The program goes beyond traditional journalism, immersing students in the latest digital storytelling techniques, global reporting practices, and multimedia production.
Program Details
- Location: Westchester
- Number of Credits: 120
- Start Date: Fall, Spring
- F1 Visa Eligible: Yes
- STEM Designated Program: No
Curriculum
The curriculum covers topics in journalism, mass media, storytelling, ethical practices, and propaganda, providing a well-rounded knowledge base. Courses include:
- JRN 297A Audio Storytelling
- JRN 238 The Global Newsroom
- MCA 311 Ethics, Morality, and the Media
Careers
The program prepares students for careers in the journalism industry, including:
- Digital Journalist
- Multimedia Reporter
- Social Media Editor
- Content Strategist
- Investigative Journalist
- Digital Producer
Faculty
The faculty includes professors with research interests in:
- Personal voice in filmmaking, technical history, and future of filmmaking
- Digital journalism, social media, live blogging, active audiences, and participatory journalism
- Community journalism, media business models, freedom of information, nonprofit media, and student journalism
Admission and Financial Aid
- Key Dates and Application Deadline:
- November 1: Early Decision
- November 15: Early Action I
- December 1: Early Action II
- February 15: Regular Decision
- Tuition and Financial Aid: Full-time undergraduate tuition is $52,924, with merit scholarships offering up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans.
Rankings and Recognition
Pace University is ranked in the top 6% nationally for return on investment, according to The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.
Related Programs
- Public Relations, BS
- Communication and Media Studies, BA
- English, Writing and Rhetoric, BA
