Ball State University College of Communication, Information and Media Journalism Muncie, IN 47306-0485 US   Phone: 1-765-285-8200 Fax: 1-765-285-7997   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A. - Journalism On Campus   Ball State's MA degree in Journalism offers a professional writing curriculum with special emphasis in creative writing. Although many students spend two years at Ball State working on this degree program, it is possible for students with an undergraduate degree in journalism to complete the program in one calendar year.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1129  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1819  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $601  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $13182  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable