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M.A. in Journalism
Apply NowThe course of study for the M.A. in Journalism degree is challenging and requires full-time attendance.
Students complete 43 credits of course work over 16 months, work at a required summer internship we guarantee will be paid, can take free January Academy enrichment workshops between the fall and spring semesters, and produce a substantial final capstone project.
The curriculum is built upon a core of seven common courses, followed by a wide range of classes in different media formats and options for subject matter concentrations. (Please note that we do not accept transfer credits from other schools.)
The core courses stress the foundation skills and knowledge that all good journalists must have, including reporting, writing and editing skills, and analytic thinking needed to deal with complex subjects. Other core courses cover journalistic ethics and legal issues, broadcast fundamentals, and fundamentals of interactive media such as data journalism, multimedia presentation, web site design, and blogging.
Students studying for the M.A. in Journalism degree may concentrate in one media format — print, video, broadcast TV, documentary, photo, audio, or interactive. You are also free to choose courses across formats, depending on your interests and career goals.
We also offer a bilingual variation of the M.A. in Journalism for students fluent in Spanish and English.
Curriculum Highlights
Award-Winning Special Reports
Check out some notable multimedia projects produced by our students.

Climate Countdown
This package explores the effects of global warming and what is being done about it, with a focus on New York City.

Food Plight
An investigation of tainted food and unsanitary conditions in New York City’s public school cafeterias.

Breakdown
Our reporters reveal how fractured treatment system leaves New York City’s mentally ill with little place to turn – sometimes with tragic consequences.

Sample Curriculum
All students follow the same curriculum in the first semester. In the second and third semesters, schedules will vary depending on subject concentration, media interests, and electives.
Semester I (Fall)
*Craft of Journalism I
*Legal and Ethical Issues
* Fundamentals of Multimedia Storytelling: Audio & Video
*Fundamentals of Multimedia Storytelling: Interactive Journalism
Semester 2 (Spring)
*Craft of Journalism II: Advanced Audio, Advanced Video, Advanced Interactive, or Advanced Reporting and Writing (in English and Spanish)
One course in student’s subject concentration
Two electives, including media courses
Summer
Summer Internship
Semester 3 (Fall)
Two courses in student’s subject concentration
Two electives, including media courses
*Required courses