Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Digital Media and Journalism – Digital Journalism
Create Engaging Digital Content with Liberty’s Digital Journalism Degree
Good digital journalism has the power to teach, inspire, motivate, inform, or entertain others. Connecting to audiences online means being able to connect with anyone in the world with your story. By earning Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Journalism – Digital Journalism degree, you have the opportunity to reach the world with your words and build a community online.
With our digital journalism degree, you could pursue careers in entertainment journalism, news reporting, social media, blogging, or writing and editing original content. Get ready to reach your audience with whatever message you’re excited about. Our degree will help you get there.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Your professors have real-life experience in the subjects they’re teaching.
- You’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard audio equipment.
What Will You Learn?
- Ethical principles for working in the media industry
- How society and cultures affect media and vice versa
- How to write for various mediums including the news, social media, and digital formats
- Television studio production
- The fundamentals of editing, audio and video production, and media writing
- The role and responsibilities of the digital producer
Career Opportunities for Digital Media and Journalism – Digital Journalism Graduates
- Blogger
- Entertainment journalist
- News director
- Reporter
- Social media manager
- Writer/editor for digital content
Hands-on Internships and Resources Available to Digital Media Students
- Learn and train on over $1 million in state-of-the-art equipment and facilities!
- Build your professional portfolio while working in our radio and television studios, on-campus sports network, client promotional projects, our student-run public relations firm, and our school newspaper.
- Be mentored by instructors who have both academic and professional credentials in the audio industry. Your professors teach from a curriculum focused on hands-on, experiential learning.
- You are guaranteed hands-on experience in your field and networking opportunities with a required practicum and internship.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
