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Bachelor of Arts, Major in English with Concentration in Journalism and Professional Writing (STEM) University of Massachusetts Lowell University of Massachusetts Lowell, USA

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USD 38797

Tuition Fee (USD)

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USD 60

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

In this concentration, students learn how to write for an audience as a journalist, technical communicator, or a writer in other professional contexts. Students begin by taking Introduction to Professional Writing and continue with coursework that focuses on learning different aspects of professional writing. Journal and Professional Writing courses offer opportunities to learn about digital rhetoric, editing, publishing, grant writing, language and literacy, new media, reflective writing and visual rhetoric, just to name a few. All students in this track complete a portfolio that showcases their work in professional settings. That work often comes as part of an internship. Ultimately, the Journalism and Professional Writing concentration prepares students for writing situations and challenges beyond the classroom.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 56

Program Intensity Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    61 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    1120 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    38797

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 60

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    16000 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Scholarships are gift aid offered to students that does not need to be repaid. Most scholarships are awarded to students based on merit, financial need or both. Although not required for all scholarships, we recommend that all students fill out the FAFSA.

    The specific amounts and number of scholarships offered to students are based on available funding each year. The University of Massachusetts Lowell does not use applications for the selection of most merit scholarships.

    Undergraduate Scholarships

    • First Year Students
    • Incoming Transfer Students
    • Current Undergraduates
    • Fallen Heroes Scholarship
    • The Hoff Scholarship
    • The Pulichino/Tong Scholarship

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    • Continuing Education Students
    • Graduate Students
    • Professional Co-Op Aid
    • International Students
    • ROTC & Military Scholarships
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