Overview

The Media Innovation program at University of Nevada, Reno looks to the future, based on these observations:

The evolution of mass media to networked media requires new practices and new skills that merge the enduring values of professional journalism with the emerging practices of networked communication.

Effective communicators are able to use digital technologies to engage participants, tell stories, analyze and visualize data and enable new forms of interactivity between citizens, journalists, media communicators and institutions.

Journalistic work now requires much more than an emphasis on producing stories: it requires empathy, participation, a sense of service and a keen appreciation for experimentation and entrepreneurship.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this program will:

Gain a deep understanding of how journalism is changing.

Master a range of interactive new media tools.

Practice user-centered design thinking to develop new ways of doing journalism.

Become proficient at social media and participatory communication.

Gain valuable experience in thinking entrepreneurially about networked communication.

Research, envision, and prototype a unique and innovative communication platform as a program option.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Storytelling I: Writing

The Future of Media

Media Engagement and Innovation

Storytelling II: Multimedia

First Amendment and Society

Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Surveillance Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reno, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application
The minimal university requirements include the completion of a baccalaureate degree, a minimum total undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 for a master's program and completion of all required prerequisite coursework.

One official transcript from every post-secondary institution you’ve attended sent directly from that institution to the Graduate School.
Official TOEFL or IELTS test scores if your educational history is from a non-English speaking country
A letter of intent explaining why you want to pursue graduate work in this program, what you hope to gain from participating, the assets you bring to the program and how you plan to use the degree after graduation.
A resume outlining your professional and educational experience.
Three letters of recommendation including one from a recent employer.
Recent samples of published journalism (if available).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18632 USD / year

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18632 USD / year

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In-State

Free

Living costs

Reno

United States

860 - 1230 USD / month

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