MA in Journalism
Boston, USA
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
16 Nov 2024*
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 1,402 / per credit **
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* Priority decision: November 1. Final deadline: December 1
** additional fees may apply. Scholarships and Fellowships are available
Introduction
Program Highlights
- 100% online program
- 100% asynchronous program
- Four core courses: Foundations of Journalism and Media Creation, Evolving Journalism and Media, Community Storytelling and Storytelling with Technology
- Students with an undergraduate degree in journalism or professionals with 5+ years of journalism experience can waive 4 credits, completing the degree for a total of 28 credits, saving you time and money
- Explore new and evolving areas of journalism like multi-platform storytelling and news distribution, photojournalism, data visualization, interactive news, news documentaries for streaming channels, artificial intelligence and journalism, cultural criticism, community storytelling, and independent journalism
- Choose electives that align with your career goals on topics including digital publishing, leadership, entrepreneurship, branding, and creative writing
- One-on-one mentoring with professionals several times a semester
- Learn from award-winning faculty with expertise in digital journalism, international news, documentary production, and some of whom had longtime careers at the Wall Street Journal, CNN, CBS, and the Washington Post
- Designed for students pursuing multidisciplinary careers in journalism, independent or freelance journalism, multimedia writing, copywriting, media content creation, and communications
- Complete your degree in one year full-time or two years part-time
- No GRE requirements to apply
Curriculum
Emerson College's online Journalism and Media Innovation graduate program offers a 32-credit Standard Format option as well as an 28-credit Experienced Journalist Format option. Housed in the School of Communication, both formats of the program are entirely online and asynchronous, meaning you can take courses from anywhere and at any time that works best for your schedule. Students can begin in the fall or spring term.
Journalism and Media Innovation Curriculum
Standard Format 32-Credit Curriculum
Our 32-credit Standard Format curriculum can be completed full-time in one year or part-time in two years. The curriculum consists of:
- 4 core courses (16 credits);
- 3 elective courses (12 elective credits);
- 1 Capstone or Internship course (4 credits);
- 1 Group mentoring program (0 credits).
Experienced Journalist Format 28-Credit Curriculum
5+ years professional experience or an undergraduate degree in journalism
Our Experienced Journalist Format curriculum consists of just 28 credits. Working professionals with at least five years of relevant work experience or students who graduated with a bachelor’s in journalism can waive the core course, Foundations of Journalism and Media Creation (4 credits), to complete the program for a total of 28 credits.
The Experienced Journalist Format requires the remaining 3 core courses (12 credits), 4 elective courses (16 credits), and 1 Capstone or Internship Course (4 credits). Your eligibility for the Experienced Journalist Format will be reviewed when you apply. This format can be completed full-time in one year or part-time in two years.
Program Outcome
Benefits of Enrolling in the Journalism and Media Innovation MA Program
- Our asynchronous and online format allows you to take courses at your own pace and on your own time. Complete the program in as little as one year full-time or over the course of two years part-time.
- Receive mentoring from real-world professionals. You will meet with a professional mentor several times a semester to review your career goals and help you contextualize your coursework in deeper and more meaningful ways. This unique opportunity gives you the confidence to enter the career of your choice while opening up your network to Emerson faculty and alumni.
- Our Experienced Journalist Format allows you to use your knowledge base within journalism to help you graduate faster and reenter the workforce.
Career Outlook for Journalism and Media Innovation Graduates
The fields of journalism and media are constantly evolving to include new technologies and social media platforms to speak to a more globalized world than ever before. Housed in Emerson College’s School of Communication, the online Journalism and Media Innovation MA program gives you the transferable skills to enter multiple industries inside and outside of traditional journalism careers.
Careers available for students to explore:
- Data Visualization Reporter/Producer
- Digital Content Writer
- Digital Journalist
- Executive Editor/Producer
- Independent Journalist
- Interactive Storyteller
- Multimedia Producer
- Multimedia Reporter
- News Data Analyst
- News Manager/Editor
- Streaming Media Documentary Producer
- Video Journalist
Scholarships and Funding
Financial Aid
Emerson College is proud to offer students and families financial aid options and resources. For a full list of our financial aid offerings, visit our Financial Aid page.
Scholarships
Upon applying to an Emerson Graduate Program, the Graduate Admission team automatically reviews every accepted student’s scholarship eligibility. For more information about scholarships, please visit our Scholarships & Grants page.
Admissions
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Ideal Students
The Journalism and Media Innovation program creates a virtual community where journalists, writers, and communication experts collaborate on projects and exchange ideas. Program participants usually possess experience or a keen interest in journalism, media, communications, publishing, freelancing, and design. Upon completing the program, graduates are equipped to pursue roles in newsrooms, corporate communications, nonprofit and technical writing, social media management, freelance writing, and various other fields.
Career Opportunities
Career Outlook for Journalism and Media Innovation Graduates
The fields of journalism and media are constantly evolving to include new technologies and social media platforms to speak to a more globalized world than ever before. Housed in Emerson College’s School of Communication, the online Journalism and Media Innovation MA program gives you the transferable skills to enter multiple industries inside and outside of traditional journalism careers.
Careers available for students to explore:
- Data Visualization Reporter/Producer
- Digital Content Writer
- Digital Journalist
- Executive Editor/Producer
- Independent Journalist
- Interactive Storyteller
- Multimedia Producer
- Multimedia Reporter
- News Data Analyst
- News Manager/Editor
- Streaming Media Documentary Producer
- Video Journalist
Program Tuition Fee
English Language Requirements
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