MS Journalism at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MS in Journalism teaches solutions journalism and digital storytelling for online news outlets, social media and mobile platforms, with grounding in media law, ethics and data-driven reporting. Students use a two-story newsroom, broadcast studio and podcasting studio and complete a professional capstone project. It meets ACEJMC professional values and competencies.

Faculty: School of Communication and Journalism | Duration: 33 credits; full-time or part-time | Intake: Fall only | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Six required courses (18 credits): Basic Reporting and Writing, Multimedia Journalism, Solutions Journalism, Communication Law and Ethics, Principles of Inclusive Engagement and the Master's Project in Journalism; plus five electives (15 credits) such as Mobile Podcasting, Data-Driven Storytelling, International Journalism and Graduate Internship.

Career pathways

Media professionals working across digital news, social media, broadcast and podcasting.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications for fall admission only. CV or resume; 500-word personal statement on solutions journalism and career goals; three letters of recommendation; official transcripts showing a completed bachelor degree with a 3.0 cumulative GPA; two writing samples (or one writing sample and one creative work); language proficiency scores for international applicants; GRE optional.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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