Overview

Student Learning Outcomes

At the Visual Arts program at California State University Northridge:

Students can identify and explain seminal works and key concepts in the field of mass communication with a focus on critical and cultural theories as applied to journalism.

Students can appraise and evaluate the practices of mass communication in society with a focus on economic structures, cultural practices and international connections as applied to the practice of journalism.

Students can create a plan for and conduct independent research about mass communication with an emphasis on journalism as either a research topic or through the reflective application of journalism.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mass Communication Law and Ethics

Theory of Mass Communication

Journalism Practices

Selected Topics in Journalism and Mass Communication

Seminar in Media Criticism

Seminar in Analysis of Media Performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended.

Complete the “International Online Application”

A $55.00 (US currency) non-refundable application fee

All secondary-school records

Applicants who have studied in the U.S. are also required to have the U.S.institution(s) send official transcript(s) directly to CSUN

Submit a copy of your passport information page with your documents

Two letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

9464 USD / year

≈ 9464 USD / year
Out-of-State

9464 USD / year

≈ 9464 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9464 USD / year

≈ 9464 USD / year

Additional Details

If you are not a resident of California, add $420 per unit.

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Additional Details

Living costs

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