Springfield , Illinois , United States
Overview
Learning outcomes
The Public Affairs Reporting program at University of Illinois Springfield directs students to an investigation of the interactions between the news media and society and the news media and government and encourages students to expand the knowledge of such interaction through research and experimentation. Program faculty also expect that each graduate, whatever the skill level upon entering the program, be proficient in reporting, editing, and writing at graduation. The unique nature of the program is derived from the simultaneous pursuit of various goals; none is considered paramount
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Courses include:
- State of the State
- Media Law And Ethics
- Critical and Persuasive Writing for Journalists
- Advanced Public Affairs Reporting
- Legislative Issues
- Developing Public Policy in Illinois
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Applications should be complete at least two months prior to their desired enrollment date for adequate processing time.
Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Law View 135 other Masters in Public Law in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 2.5
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete the Online Admissions Application
- Personal and Academic Statement
- Personal Statement – This is an applicant’s chance to tell us about themselves. Describe interests and accomplishments which are not indicated elsewhere on the application.
- Academic Statement – Tell us more about professional aspiration, intellectual interests, and personal experiences relevant to the choice of a specific academic program at the University of Illinois at Springfield.
Tuition Fee
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International
21816 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10908 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
National
21816 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10908 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
10632 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5316 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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