1-Year MS Degree
The Master of Science (MS) in Journalism program offers a dynamic and practical set of courses designed to prepare students for careers in digital media and newsrooms. The courses complement students’ areas of interest and expertise with journalistic skills for news reporting and public communication. Students from any academic background are welcome. A bachelor’s degree in journalism is not required.
Customize your curriculum to advance your career
The MS program is designed to meet the goals of three types of students:
- Students who have recently earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field and want to explore a specific type of journalism in greater depth
- Mid-career journalists who want to expand their professional skills
- Students who either hold or are pursuing a terminal degree in selected fields (including but not limited to science, technology, engineering and math) seeking to complement their expertise with journalistic skills for communicating it to the public
Strong career opportunities
Our faculty are internationally recognized practitioners and scholars who offer instruction in a wide range of media subjects and skills, including investigative and data journalism, science and business reporting, multimedia storytelling, crisis communication, social media, augmented and virtual reality. Students also have access to the resources of a top research university, such as the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology and the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology.
Students will build a strong personal portfolio that includes projects that are published through an array of award-winning professional newsrooms overseen by the department and carried by regional, national, and international media outlets.
On-Campus Program
The MS in Journalism degree prepares you for the rapid changes taking place in newsrooms and digital media. Take courses in multimedia, environmental and investigative journalism, and business reporting. You have the opportunity to work on professional news platforms and explore a topic in depth in your master’s project.
Online Science & Technology Journalism Specialization
The curriculum with the focus on science and technology journalism complements your scientific expertise with journalistic skills for communicating with the public. Take courses in science and data journalism, video storytelling, and augmented and virtual reality. Examine the science of genomics and its applications to environment, health, and technology.