All applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution comparable in standard and content to a bachelor’s degree from a CUNY college (or receive this degree prior to enrollment in the program). We look for applicants who have a broad liberal arts background, and have demonstrated a commitment to the field, a passion for current events and a strong sense of curiosity.
Applicants with little or no reporting experience may want to consider doing informational interviews with a reporter or other news professional, taking an introductory journalism course, or applying for internships with news organizations in their communities. In New York City and other cities, there are many educational institutions, including community colleges, continuing education programs and professional journalism associations (mediabistro.com, etc.) offering introductory classes in non-fiction writing or reporting.