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Bachelor's Degree in News and Sports Media
Gain the skills needed to succeed in today’s new media environment, with coursework in broadcast, print, online writing, editing, and digital and social media.
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Bachelor's Degree in News and Sports Media
B.A. or B.S. in news and sports media; minor
News and sports media students learn to create authentic, ethical and compelling multimedia stories across platforms by using writing, research and visual communication skills through our experience-driven program. From day one, get hands-on experience with our student media organizations and courses taught by professionals.
The K-State difference
Our program is nationally accredited and one of the nation's oldest journalism programs. Students of news and sports media gain professional experience starting their first day on campus. Opportunities include our on-site student-run newspaper, yearbook, radio station, magazine, TV news station and video production unit.
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Learn from former journalists, editors, photographers and sports broadcasters on how to tell stories across multiple platforms.
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