Bachelor of Arts in English - Professional Communication & Journalism Concentration
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Bachelor of Arts in English - Professional Communication & Journalism Concentration
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Program Overview
Gain insights into our online B.A. in English – Professional Communication & Journalism degree
The YourPace online Bachelor of Arts in English – Professional Communication & Journalism Concentration program shapes you into a strong communicator, and helps you gain mobility in your career. Designed to fortify your ability to write and speak clearly, convincingly, and compellingly, this accredited online program prepares you for success in a vast array of professional and academic settings.
As an student, you will develop the in-demand leadership and advanced business communication skills that all employers seek. Our competency-based online coursework is uniquely structured to ensure you get valuable experiences and build an impressive portfolio that includes popular communication, professional and creative writing, literary and film analysis, as well as graphic design.
What Is Competency-Based Education?
Designed to leverage your previous knowledge, college coursework, and work experience, competency-based education enables you to earn your degree at your pace as you demonstrate mastery of relevant academic content.How our YourPace online programs save you time and money:
- Prove your knowledge, move ahead—the faster you advance, the more you save
- Flat tuition rate per 8-week session, no matter how many courses you complete
- With no weekly deadlines, you control the speed of completion
The University of Maine at Presque Isle is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
In this professional communication and journalism online program, you will learn to:
- Communicate effectively in written and oral forms as appropriate to purpose, audience, and genre.
- Conduct research, evaluate and utilize sources effectively.
- Demonstrate practical application of coursework and engage in meaningful reflection.
- Show professional and ethical responsibility within the field.
- Successfully utilize principles of professional team building.
- Successfully market, advocate, persuade, and produce evidence-based communication.
- Communicate effectively in written and oral forms as appropriate to purpose, audience, and genre.
- Conduct research, evaluate and utilize sources effectively.
- Demonstrate practical application of coursework and engage in meaningful reflection.
- Show professional and ethical responsibility within the field.
- Successfully utilize principles of professional team building.
- Successfully market, advocate, persuade, and produce evidence-based communication.
In this professional communication and journalism online program, you will learn to:
- Communicate effectively in written and oral forms as appropriate to purpose, audience, and genre.
- Conduct research, evaluate and utilize sources effectively.
- Demonstrate practical application of coursework and engage in meaningful reflection.
- Show professional and ethical responsibility within the field.
- Successfully utilize principles of professional team building.
- Successfully market, advocate, persuade, and produce evidence-based communication.
- Communicate effectively in written and oral forms as appropriate to purpose, audience, and genre.
- Conduct research, evaluate and utilize sources effectively.
- Demonstrate practical application of coursework and engage in meaningful reflection.
- Show professional and ethical responsibility within the field.
- Successfully utilize principles of professional team building.
- Successfully market, advocate, persuade, and produce evidence-based communication.
Career opportunities include:
- Social Media Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Public Relations Specialist
- Editor
- Content Manager
- Freelance Writer
- Journalist
- Communication Manager
- Teacher
- Writer & Author
- Social Media Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Public Relations Specialist
- Editor
- Content Manager
- Freelance Writer
- Journalist
- Communication Manager
- Teacher
- Writer & Author
UMPI is ranked among the Top 10 Regional Colleges in the North for graduates with the least debt. – U.S. News & World Report, 2019.
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Tuition
Find out how and when to pay your tuition
The B.A. in English – Professional Communication & Journalism online program offers highly affordable tuition with a flat rate regardless of how many courses you complete each session. No hidden fees or extra textbook costs. The faster you finish, the more you save!
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Calendar
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There are six opportunities throughout the year to start your B.A. in English – Professional Communication & Journalism online program. Find the start date below that works best for you and apply before the application deadline. Please note, application and document deadlines are the same. UMPI must receive all documents including official transcripts by the document deadline to be considered. Transcripts can often take 10 or more business days from the request date to be received by UMPI, please plan accordingly.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 | 3/13/23 | 2/21/23 | 2/23/23 | 3/7/23 | 3/8/23 | 5/5/23 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 1 | 5/8/23 | 4/19/23 | 4/20/23 | 5/2/23 | 5/3/23 | 6/30/23 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 2 | 7/3/23 | 6/14/23 | 6/15/23 | 6/27/23 | 6/28/23 | 8/25/23 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 1 | 8/28/23 | 8/8/23 | 8/10/23 | 8/22/23 | 8/24/23 | 10/20/23 | 7 weeks |
| Fall 2 | 10/23/23 | 10/3/23 | 10/5/23 | 10/17/23 | 10/19/23 | 12/15/23 | 7 weeks |
| Spring 1 | 1/16/24 | 12/26/23 | 12/28/23 | 1/9/24 | 1/11/24 | 3/8/24 | 7 weeks |
| Spring 2 | 3/11/24 | 2/20/24 | 2/22/24 | 3/5/24 | 3/7/24 | 5/3/24 | 7 weeks |
| Summer 1 | 5/6/24 | 4/16/24 | 4/18/24 | 4/30/24 | 5/2/24 | 6/28/24 | 7 weeks |
| Summer 2 | 7/1/24 | 6/11/24 | 6/13/24 | 6/25/24 | 6/27/24 | 8/23/24 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
Requirements for the online professional communication & journalism program
We’ve made the admission process simple and streamlined so it’s easier for you to get started. Those interested in earning their B.A. in English – Professional Communication & Journalism YourPace online degree from UMPI should have the equivalent of a high school diploma and possess some prior college credit and/or work experience.
Admission Requirements:
- No Application Fee
- Minimum 1.75 GPA
Admissions Requirements and Guidelines for Undergraduate Programs
- Students must be 20 years of age at the time of application.
- High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., HiSet, GED)
- Minimum cumulative college of GPA 1.75 from most recently attended institution
- Submission of all official transcripts:Transcripts are only considered official if they are sent directly to UMPI from the granting institution or their electronic ordering service. Student-submitted transcripts are not accepted.
- College credits with a cumulative GPA of less than a 1.75 must also submit a resume to indicate activities and experience post high school diploma (or equivalent). An interview may be required.
- Students who do not have any college credits must submit the following:
- Provide high school transcript, high school equivalency test (HiSet), or GED
- A resume to indicate activities and experience post high school diploma (or equivalent)
Instructions for international students:
- Students must be 20 years of age at the time of application
- International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES- or AICE-endorsed agency and sent from the agency directly to UMPI; evaluations often take a few weeks to process and must be received by the appropriate document deadline
- International students are required to demonstrate English proficiency by submitting a TOEFL (71 IBT / 197 CBT / 530 PBT minimums) or IELTS (6.0 minimum) score. Students can obtain a waiver for this requirement if they come from an English-speaking country or have successfully completed a credit-bearing, college-level written/spoken English course (ESL courses do not fulfill this requirement). Documentation of English proficiency must be received by the appropriate document deadline.
**Student under 20 years of age do not meet the requirements for the YourPace programs. We do offer other programs that may meet your needs. If you would like more information about our traditional programs, please visit https://www.umpi.edu/academics/. You can also reach out to the Admissions Office at [email protected] or by calling 207.768.9532.
Submit documents electronically to: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
Application Processing Center
PO Box 412
Bangor, ME 04402-0412
Fax: 207-581-5456
Courses
Gain expertise in these online English classes
To earn your B.A. in English – Professional Communication & Journalism, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. Each course is built around a series of competencies. Once you have mastered the series, you complete the course. Using our personalized learning model, we look at your past college credit, prior learning, and work experience to create your custom degree plan.
The program includes 40 credit hours of general education courses, 46 credit hours of English core/Professional Communication and Journalism Concentration courses, and 34 credit hours of electives.
*Time to completion varies by student and is based on several factors including prior college coursework, relevant work experience, amount of time dedicated to studying, and the number of courses completed each session.
