Bachelor's in Indigenous Journalism and Communication Arts

Campus Bachelor Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Bachelor
Starts
Fall, Spring

Introduction

Indigenous Journalism and Communication Arts is a Bachelor program taught at Otero Junior College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

Indigenous Journalism and Communication Arts at Otero Junior College is a multimedia storytelling and communications program grounded in Indigenous history, languages, and worldviews. It supports students who want to study writing and narrative structure, interviewing, research, and media production across print, online, radio, and video. Courses also cover Indigenous media ethics, Indigenous media history, business communications, and Indigenous media business development.

Learning takes place through the INCA Media Labs, which include dedicated classrooms, a newsroom, and radio and video production studios. Students use equipment to create media production, learning through experiential, hands-on work every day. Mentorship comes from working media professionals, including reporters, editors, producers, and managers from organizations such as APTN and CBC. The program also connects labs to internship opportunities and project-based work with community and media partners.

Modules

  • Introduction to Indigenous Communication Arts
  • Indigenous Multimedia Storytelling

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Indigenous Journalism and Communication Arts at Otero Junior College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Otero Junior College.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Otero Junior College as pre-requiste for admission in Indigenous Journalism and Communication Arts.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

To qualify for admission to INCA, students must be eligible for admission to the First Nations University of Canada/University of Regina. Minimum 65% average using the following courses: English Language Arts A30; English Language Arts B30; Two approved 30-level Math, Science, Language, or Social Science courses; One additional approved 30-level course. Proficiency in English is a requirement along with basic computer skills.

Courses Units

More Information

  • Journalism
  • Public Relations
  • News Director
  • Broadcast Assignment Editor
  • Television Host
  • Government
  • Public Sector
  • Community-based Organizations

Scholarships

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.