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Specialized Journalism (Arts and Culture) (MA) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The MA in Specialized Journalism (Arts and Culture) has two concentrations, arts and food, both starting with a seven-week 3-unit summer digital immersion course. It is geared primarily toward experienced journalists but also welcomes amateurs with a strong record of interest and competence in a subject area.

Faculty: USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism  |  Department: School of Journalism  |  Duration: 11 months (summer, fall, spring); part-time possible with approval; 30 units  |  Intake: Summer  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

30 units including a summer digital journalism immersion, media law, narrative non-fiction and audio storytelling, a two-semester master's thesis project, concentration courses in arts journalism or food journalism, and 7-9 units of approved electives drawn from across USC. Arts students take electives in at least two USC arts schools.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must demonstrate a strong record of interest and competence in a subject area (for the arts: film, television, music, theatre, dance, literature, architecture and visual arts; for food: demonstrable knowledge of food and its intersection with culture). Artists with a solid background or conservatory training who are committed to learning journalism practice are welcome. Students must begin in the summer term. No foreign language or research tool requirement.

Intake: Summer

Duration: 11 months (summer, fall, spring); part-time possible with approval; 30 units

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