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
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Meet our Faculty
Award-winning journalists and scholars.
Our faculty are dedicated journalists and journalism educators.
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.
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 modern approach to journalism emphasizes true community engagement
Designed for professional or aspiring journalists, you'll expand your skills in telling the stories that 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
Explore Courses
Required Courses
(24 credits)
JRN 510: Reporting & Writing for Journalism
JRN 520: Multimedia Journalism
JRN 521: Solutions Journalism
JRN 560: Graduate Internship
JRN 577: Communication Law & Ethics
JRN 583: Principles of Inclusive Engagement
JRN 600: Master's Project in Journalism
JRN 615: Data Storytelling
Sample Electives
(9 credits)
JRN 530: The Big Story
COM 575: Special Topics in Science Communication
COM 585: Communicating Science and Health Risks to the Public
JRN 590: Special Topics in Journalism
JRN 603: Storytelling & Narrative Design
COM 605: Environmental Communication