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Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts - Journalism

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield campus — Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Study Level
Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 46,600
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Media Arts is an innovative program that combines the study of communications theory and media production with the educational tradition of the liberal arts. Students majoring in media arts at Sacred Heart University examine the theories and concepts behind contemporary communications and media; learning to analyze films, genres, directors and hone critical writing skills. The production of both magazines and newspapers are integral parts of the program. Benefits of the program: Experienced faculty with industry connections. Courses in media history, theory and production are complemented by real-world internships. Curricular design that regularly brings media professionals together with students. Capstone experience that offers the opportunity to showcase their skills and talents in a culmination of their work. Ideal location on a campus situated in the heart of Connecticut’s Creative Media Corridor. The concentration in journalism combines traditional print-focused work with multimedia production, providing learners the opportunity to develop the writing and media skills required in contemporary journalism. They will take classes in the history, theory and production of journalism, and will graduate prepared to be active and engaged citizens working as communication professionals.
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Credential
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 46,600
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
1 November 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Fairfield campus

Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

5151 Park Avenue

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
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About the Institution

Founded in 1963, Sacred Heart University is a Catholic, private, coeducational, residential four-year liberal arts institution granting bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees. SHU is the first lay-led Catholic university in the United States and the second-largest Catholic university in New England. Sacred Heart University was founded on a mission to bring social justice to a broken world, and since their inception, they have been – continually and increasingly – committed to the realization of that goal – both within themselves and the greater community. The Princeton Review's 2022 guideb...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.