Master of Arts in Journalism
36 credits
The MA, journalism program combines communication theory and research methods with innovative professional-skills training in advanced journalistic storytelling, media analytics, and emerging media technologies. The two-year graduate program prepares students to enter and to progress within journalism and communications fields, to achieve leadership positions, and to pursue continuing education opportunities. Graduate students may select a practicum or an internship to add a professional, immersive experience to their credentials. Graduate study also provides students with directed electives to enhance journalism graphics, news management, narrative writing, and digital media instruction. Program requirements include a minimum grade of C or better in each graduate course. In addition, students are required to complete a comprehensive capstone experience (e.g., a three-credit creative project).
Admission requirements
In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants must meet the admission requirements of the department’s journalism program requirements:
- A 1000-word statement of purpose that indicates the specific area of concentration the applicant want to pursue, the reasons for undertaking graduate study in this department, and the relationship of such study to the applicant’s long-term personal and professional goals and interests.
- Either an academic or professional writing sample(s) that best illustrates the applicant’s ability to write and to think critically and logically, and is no less than 2,500 words and no more than 5,000 words in total.
Degree requirements
Core requirements
Research methods, 3 credits from
Research requirement, 3-6 credits from
Media analytics and management concentration, 36 credits
6 credits from
Reporting and storytelling concentration, 36 credits