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The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Journalism program is designed to prepare students for high-impact careers in our rapidly changing news media world. The program combines professional skills training and research for students interested in pursuing a career in media or academia.
There are two tracks that students can choose from – research thesis (Plan A) or professional project (Plan B). If students want to specialize further, they can select one of our optional concentrations: Science and Environmental Journalism, and International Journalism.
The School of Journalism also offers a 3-course graduate certificate program.
Undergraduate students pursuing a bachelor's degree at Michigan State University may apply to the Linked (Journalism majors) or Dual (all other majors) master's in journalism. Classes transferred from MSU's undergraduate programs to MA coursework may begin the semester that the student is accepted into the program.
MSU’s unique team of thinkers and doers helps graduate students elevate their careers with the analytical and creative tools that help them become innovators. Students engage with today’s diverse audiences to master the reporting, writing, visual, digital, and critical thinking skills they need to be versatile in betboom sports bettinga dynamic news ecosystem.
Expansive coursework
The program can be tailored to meet students’ diverse interests and skillsets. Our students are journalism professionals climbing to the next level, experts in other areas who want journalism and communication careers or who wish to use those skills, accomplished journalism undergraduate degree holders who want to specialize, and scholars who want careers in academia with an aim toward a Ph.D.
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MSU's School of Journalism offers top-tier training in visual and written storytelling as well as environmental and science journalism — provided by nationally recognized researchers and Emmy and Pulitzer Prize winners. Faculty encourage students to think "outside the box" and prepare them to step out of the classroom today and into a job tomorrow. Our graduates are rising stars as professionals in the industry and researchers in academia.
Apply for the Master's Degree in Journalism
The M.A. Studies Committee evaluates each application holistically. Selection criteria emphasize student's academic interests and goals, grade point average, coursework, TOEFL for international students, experience and letters of recommendation. We do not require a GRE score for application.
We accept applications on a rolling basis.
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- International students outside the United States must enroll by Nov. 1 for Spring enrollment and mid-June for Fall.
- International students already in the US or a SEVIS transfer must enroll by Dec. 1 for Spring enrollment and mid-June for Fall.
For domestic students wanting to be considered for financial aid from the Graduate School, please observe the following deadlines:
- Grad School UDF: must be admitted and apply for aid by the end of January.
- AAGA: must be admitted and apply for aid by the end of February.
Note: The School of Journalism will nominate and assist with Graduate School applications.
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Degree Details
We tailor programs to students with diverse interests and skillsets. They include:
- Journalism professionals climbing to the next level.
- Experts in other areas who want journalism and communication careers or who wish to use those skills.
- Accomplished journalism undergraduate degree holders who now want to specialize.
- Scholars who want careers in academic research with an aim toward a Ph.D.
- Current MSU students interested in pursuing a Master’s as they finish their Bachelor’s, regardless of major, through the dual/linked degree program.
We train our master's students to engage today’s diverse audiences. Students master the reporting, writing, visual, digital and critical thinking skills they need to be nimble and versatile in betboom sports bettinga dynamic news ecosystem. MSU students are recognized for their research and creative projects at international communication conferences, festivals and national competitions such as the Society of Professional Journalists, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Broadcast Education Association’s Media Arts Festival and more.
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Shared Programs - Undergraduate to Graduate
If you are an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree at Michigan State University, you may apply for the Shared bachelor's-master's in Journalism program. You can complete degrees in a shorter amount of time while also saving money on tuition and other associated costs.
The Shared bachelor's-master's (UG2G) program allows undergraduates at MSU to use 9 credits of qualifying (journalism courses preferred) 400-level courses toward the 31 credits required for a master's degree. The start of the UG2G program begins only after the student's first bachelor's degree program has been completed.
Requirements:
- Current undergraduate student at Michigan State University, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- No 400-level courses with a grade lower than 3.0, pass/fail courses or internships courses can be shared.
Admission:
- Students must complete the Shared Programs-UG2G Request Form before beginning any of the 9-shared credits of coursework. (This form is still being developed. A link will be shared once the University publishes it)
- A completed online application that includes an academic goals and personal statement.
- Resume/CV
- At least 3 letters of recommendation: two must be from MSU faculty
*Please note we do not require the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)