Overview

What you will study

The Journalism Certificate program offered at University of Southern California is designed for students with specific professional goals. Whether you are an early-career journalist or an experienced professional in another field looking to make a career change, you will forge relationships with our expert faculty that allow you to achieve your vision.

Students work together with our faculty to craft customized programs of study across a range of subjects and specializations. In addition, students have the opportunity to take courses from across USC’s 19 schools and to benefit from USC Annenberg’s position in Los Angeles, the world’s creative capital. Popular specializations include: The Arts, International Reporting, Innovation, Social Justice Reporting, and Sports and Entertainment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Journalism
Critical Thinking: The Art and Science of Not Getting Fooled
Summer Digital Journalism Immersion
Broadcast and Digital Writing for Video and Audio for Non-Majors
Feature Writing
Advanced Investigative Reporting
Advanced Writing and Reporting for Magazine and the Web
Public Radio Reporting

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 258 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

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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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General requirements

CV/ Résumé
Personal Statement
Writing Sample
Copy of your official passport (International Applicants only)
Proof of Financial Support (International Applicants Only)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

74010 USD / full

≈ 74010 USD / full
Out-of-State

74010 USD / full

≈ 74010 USD / full
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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Overview

What you will study

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Los Angeles

Financing

Funding

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