Master of Science in Journalism
Find new ways to tell the stories society needs
Expand Your Skills in Journalism Fundamentals:
Ethics
Interviewing
Storytelling - across traditional and digital platforms
Help Address Society's Emerging Needs:
Data analysis and visualization
Solutions-based journalism
Principles of inclusive engagement
Upcoming Events
Office Hours
Tuesdays, 5 - 6 pm ET
Wednesdays, 4 - 5 pm ET
33-credit Master of Science in Journalism
Tell the stories we need to understand our world, engage with each other respectfully, and improve our society.
Admissions Requirements:
Bachelor's degree with at least a 3.0 GPA
Official transcripts
Three references
500-word personal statement
TOEFL scores for international applicants who trained in non-English-speaking schools and live in a non-English-speaking country
Optional Application Materials:
GRE scores
Samples of journalistic or other relevant work
| Application Coming Soon | Meet our Faculty | SBU Graduate Bulletin | SBU Graduate School | SBU Graduate Admissions |
Required Courses
JRN 510: Reporting & Writing for Journalism
JRN 520: Multimedia Journalism
JRN 521: Solutions Journalism
JRN 577: Communication Law & Ethics
JRN 583: Principles of Inclusive Engagement
JRN 560: Graduate Internship
JRN 600: Master's Project in Journalism
JRN 615: Data Storytelling
Sample Electives
JRN 525: Health, Environment, Science & Technology Reporting
JRN 526: Building & Assessing Communication Strategies
JRN 550: Investigative Reporting Techniques
JRN 603: Storytelling & Narrative Design
JRN 605: Environmental Communication