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Undergraduate students at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism. This adaptable program encourages exploration and specialization. Leveraging the Washington-Baltimore area's resources and professional network, Merrill College provides students with both practical training and theoretical foundations. With class sizes capped at 20 for skills courses, students receive personalized instruction from renowned journalists and academics. Journalism majors complete foundational coursework in news photography, videography, audio production, web development, and digital storytelling. The college's prime location facilitates valuable internship opportunities with prominent media outlets such as USA Today, National Geographic, The Undefeated, SiriusXM Radio, and CBS News.
High school students and students with fewer than 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours of university-level credit beyond secondary school should apply as freshman applicants.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
University of Maryland passing score: 95
Maryland English Institute score: 94 or lower
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
University of Maryland passing score: 7
Maryland English Institute score: 6.5 or lower