MA American Journalism at New York University

Programme overview

This is a 30-credit, fully remote master’s program that trains students, no matter where they live, for a thriving career as a journalist in today’s economy. The program allows students to earn a graduate degree while building a portfolio of published work and building relationships with mentors without leaving home. Students in this program form the masthead of a publication for which they work as reporters, editors, social media managers, copyeditors and more to gain real-world experience.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Science | Duration: 30 credits | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Sample required courses: Reporting the News; Feature Writing; Long Form Narrative; Law and Ethics in American Journalism; Investigative Reporting; The Working Journalist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All applicants to the Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS) are required to submit the general application requirements, which include: Academic Transcripts Test Scores (if required) Applicant Statements Résumé or Curriculum Vitae Letters of Recommendation, and A non-refundable application fee. See Journalism for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Duration: 30 credits

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