Master of Science in Journalism
Find new ways to tell the stories society needs
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Meet our Faculty
Award-winning journalists and scholars.
Our faculty are dedicated journalists and journalism educators.
33-credit M.S. in Journalism
Tell stories that help us understand the world, engage with others respectfully, and improve society.
Write the first draft of history.
Application materials
CV or Resume
Official Transcripts
(Minimum: Bachelor's degree and 3.0 GPA)
Personal Statement
(500 words)
Two Writing Samples
(academic and/or creative text/audio/visual content)
Three Letters of Recommendation
Test Scores
TOEFL required for international applicants
GRE optional
Deadlines
Early Decision for Fall Enrollment
March 1
International Students for Fall Enrollment
March 1
Regular Deadline
April 15
Domestic applicants only
Earn your degree on campus or online - whatever's best for you.
Our approach to journalism emphasizes community engagement
Designed for professional or aspiring journalists, you'll build storytelling skills to highlight real, growing and overlooked needs in communities and society.
In classes, you will learn to:
- Engage and integrate authentic voices from every corner of the community
- Uphold journalistic ethics, integrity and a commitment to transparency
- Examine data and use it to tell a story accurately and dynamically
Required Courses
(18 credits)
Reporting & Writing for Journalism
Multimedia Journalism
Solutions Journalism
Communication Law & Ethics
Principles of Inclusive Engagement
Master's Project in Journalism
Sample Electives
(9 credits)
The Big Story
Independent Study
Graduate Internship
Special Topics in Journalism
Storytelling & Narrative Design
Data-Driven Storytelling
Reporting Tools & Student Media