Bachelor’s in Entertainment Journalism
Explore How to Entertain Audiences with Exciting Content Through a BS in Digital Media and Journalism – Entertainment Journalism Degree
Are you excited about the idea of using your passion for the entertainment industry to create interesting news stories? Do you want to inspire, captivate, and encourage others by creating engaging content on the topics you love? With Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Digital Media and Journalism – Entertainment Journalism, you can explore how to do just that!
The great thing about entertainment journalism is that there are a variety of platforms you can use and topics to engage in. You could pursue a career as a fashion blogger, human interest writer, reality vlogger, television host, or writer for an e-magazine. Your options are limitless. Start your entertainment journalism degree and explore effective ways to inspire others.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our BS in Entertainment Journalism Degree
Practical Training
Our curriculum focuses on hands-on experiences. You can train with over $1 million in state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
Real-World Experience
Build your professional portfolio while working in our radio and television studios, an on-campus sports network, client promotional projects, our student-run public relations firm, and our school newspaper.
Expert Faculty
All of our instructors have both academic and professional credentials, and many of them are working in their field as they teach. You can be confident that you are getting an excellent education taught by current industry professionals.
Ethical Principles
Our degrees emphasize integrity. As a nonprofit Christian university, we aim to help raise the next generation of media professionals with unshakable ethics grounded in the Christian faith.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a Bachelor’s in Digital Media and Journalism – Entertainment Journalism?
Liberty University’s BS in Digital Media and Journalism with a specialization in entertainment journalism can help you prepare to pursue the following occupations:
- Blogger
- Entertainment journalist
- Entertainment news writer/reporter
- News director
- Newscaster/news anchor
- Producer
- Radio/television host/co-host
- Social media manager
- Television personality
- Vlogger
- Writer/editor for digital content
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our BS in Digital Media and Journalism – Entertainment Journalism Degree Program?
In your core courses, you can explore foundational skills in media and journalism. Some of the topics you’ll study include:
- 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
The field of entertainment journalism offers exciting opportunities to share your perspective on things like fashion, human interest stories, culture, and more. This specialization provides you with courses that can help teach you the skills needed to navigate this industry. Some of the topics you can study include television and digital writing and reporting, fashion industry basics, digital news production, and editing for digital magazines and other digital mediums.
Featured BS in Digital Media and Journalism – Entertainment Journalism Courses
DIGI 310 – The Digital Producer
DIGI 333 – Intermediate Video Production
DIGI 370 – Studio Production
JOUR 220 – News Writing and Reporting I
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Communication and the Arts
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Digital Media and Journalism Program?
Faith-Integrated Curriculum
Each of your courses will be integrated with biblical principles, so you can explore how to incorporate Christian ethics into your profession and be a leader of integrity.
Accreditation You Can Trust
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. This means you can have confidence that our programs meet high standards of academic quality.
Experienced, Supportive Faculty
Your professors have years of real-life digital media and journalism experience to share with you. Plus, they care about your progress spiritually – as well as academically – and are committed to praying for you.
Real-World Experience and Connections
You can receive networking opportunities and hands-on experience in your field through the required practicum and internship.
Admissions
How Do You Become a Bachelor’s in Digital Media and Journalism Student?
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)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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