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About the Master of Arts in Journalism
The Core CurriculumThe core curriculum includes a comprehensive mass media seminar and an introduction to media research methods. Depending on their backgrounds and the curricular area they choose, students then take a course in either communication law, history of mass media or philosophy of journalism. A news and editing practicum may be required for those without significant journalistic experience. Optional Area of EmphasisAfter completing the core curriculum, students may tailor their graduate studies by selecting one of 16 models. (The nature and number of models available may change with time.) For students with very specialized interests, an individualized curriculum may be designed with the student's advisor, subject to approval of both a department chair and the associate dean for graduate studies. The Capstone ExperienceThe capstone experience allows students to apply their knowledge and experience to a professional project or a thesis. Each option carries nine hours of credit earned during the term in which the thesis or project is completed. The professional project is a body of work that demonstrates professional mastery of a specialty within journalism. The academic thesis is an original work of academic research conducted under the supervision of a journalism faculty advisor and three other professors. Thesis students may pursue the Ph.D. program after successfully completing prescribed research courses and professional media work, but the professional project is regarded as terminal professional preparation. Other Course InformationCourses numbered below 7000 do not carry graduate credit. Master's students must complete a minimum of 37 graduate hours for the degree and are required to have at least half of their graduate course work at the 8000 level. Two-Year MA Program Models |
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