Emerson College
MA in Journalism
Boston, USA
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
02 Jul 2024*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 1,402 / per credit **
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* Priority decision: March 1. Late application deadline: July 1.
** additional fees may apply. Scholarships and Fellowships are available
Introduction
Emerson College's online MA in Journalism and Media Innovation offers a comprehensive exploration of contemporary journalism and media for a global audience. Become a multimedia storyteller, mastering spontaneous interviewing, audience-specific writing, news pitching, and investigative techniques using data and analytics. Graduates enter the journalism or communications field with a robust professional portfolio.
You'll learn from award-winning faculty specializing in multimedia journalism, data visualization, and media entrepreneurship.
Program Highlights:
- 100% online and asynchronous
- 32-credit Master's program
- Complete the degree in one year full-time or two years part-time
- Professionals with 5+ years of journalism experience can waive 4 credits, completing the degree in 28 credits
- Explore emerging journalism areas such as multi-platform storytelling, photojournalism, data visualization, interactive news, and AI in journalism
- Customize your education with electives in digital publishing, leadership, entrepreneurship, branding, and creative writing
- One-on-one mentoring with industry professionals
- Award-winning faculty with expertise in digital journalism, international news, documentary production, and experience at renowned outlets
- Designed for multidisciplinary careers in journalism, freelance writing, multimedia, copywriting, media content creation, and communications
- No GRE requirements for application
Admissions
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)
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.
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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
Careers to Explore
- Digital Journalist
- Multimedia Producer
- Multimedia Reporter
- Data Visualization Reporter/Producer
- Interactive Storyteller
- Digital Content Writer
- News Data Analyst
- News Manager/Editor
- Executive Editor/Producer
- Streaming Media Documentary Producer
- Video Journalist
- Independent Journalist
Program Tuition Fee
English Language Requirements
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