Overview

The complex and culturally rich city of Los Angeles provides endless sources for stories as you report, produce, code and publish your work in a deadline-driven environment while also pursuing in-depth, multimedia projects.

Key features

Through the intense, 11-month program, you will build a foundation of excellence in writing and ethics that emphasizes the importance of journalistic rigor, investigative reporting, and furthering the role of diverse communities in storytelling.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of the Journalism degree at University of Southern California, students should be able to:

Understand and apply the principles and laws of freedom of speech and press for the country

Demonstrate an understanding of the history and role of professionals and institutions in shaping communications

Demonstrate an understanding of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and, as appropriate, other forms of diversity in domestic society in relation to mass communications

Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of peoples and cultures and of the significance and impact of mass communications in a global society

Understand concepts and apply theories in the use and presentation of images and information

Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles and work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness and diversity

Think critically, creatively and independently

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Practice: Journalism's Evolution as a Profession

Special Assignment Reporting

Summer Digital Journalism Immersion

Fall Digital Journalism Immersion

Fall Digital Journalism Immersion Practicum

Investigative Reporting

Navigating the Media Marketplace

Coding and Programming for Storytelling

Seminar in Mass Communication Law

Journalism Capstone Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 11 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a copy of your official transcript from all colleges/universities attended in hand to upload to your online graduate application. After submitting your application, request to have those official transcripts sent from your institutions directly to USC.

Letters of recommendation. Identify recommenders that can speak to your ability to be successful in graduate study.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

74010 USD / full

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Out-of-State

74010 USD / full

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

74010 USD / full

≈ 74010 USD / full

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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