Contact Us
Journalism & Digital Media Office
120 Center for the Arts
Ashland, OH 44805
jdm@ashland.edu
419.289.5139 (Office)
419.207.6980 (Fax)
Curriculum
Brochures & Course Rotations
Created in 2010, Ashland University's Journalism & Digital Media curriculum has recently been recognized as the only fully integrated journalism and media program in the state of Ohio. What that means is you will be immerced in converged coursework and applied labs in writing, research and story development across multiple media platforms. You will develop video and digital still camera shooting aesthetics, video and image editing techniques using content creation software and develop your performance-based skills like anchoring and reporting,
Each department provides information specific to its majors and programs to help ensure you choose exactly which major is right for you. Use the supplemental material below to assist you in finding a major that most interests you.
| Digital Media Journalism | Four-Year Guide |
| Digital Media Journalism | Four-Year Guide |
| Digital Media Journalism - Minor | Minor Requirements |
| Digital Media Journalism | Four-Year Guide |
| Digital Media Journalism | Four-Year Guide |
Dean's Scholarship
Dean's Scholarship for the College of Arts and Sciences
The Dean's Scholarship was created to enhance the undergraduate academic experience for new first-time and transfer students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences in the following disciplines: Computer Science/Cybersecurity, Journalism and Digital Media, the Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry) and Psychology.
Benefits include a merit-based, renewable scholarship of $1,500 "stacked" on other merit awards received. In addition, students will have the opportunity to participate in unique academic communities created around engagement with faculty and a focus on career coaching and preparation.
To qualify, applicants must have a minimum high school or transfer GPA of 3.5. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years with a GPA of 3.0.
Scholarship Sponsor: Dr. David McCoy (dmccoy2@ashland.edu)
Minimum Required High School / Transfer GPA: 3.50
Scholarship Amount: $1,500
Application Criteria: Formal application (the link to the application will be in your portal), essay and interview. Students must be admitted to the major with a 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher to qualify.
Renewal Criteria: AU GPA 3.00 or greater and maintain JDM Major
Application Deadline: The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until all scholarships have been awarded. The deadline for priority consideration is March 1, 2022.
After you have applied for admission and been accepted, you will receive a link to access the application for the Dean's Scholarship within the student portal.
