East Lansing , Michiganasdasds , United States
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Overview
It provides flexibility to adapt to the needs of individuals for advanced study or for those without prior media experience or journalism education. It also encourages students to gain expertise in an area of study outside journalism that coincides with their future goals.
Learning outcomes
The Journalism program from Michigan State University appeals to applicants who seek employment in related areas of innovative journalism including mobile or online media, radio and TV news, documentaries, newspapers, magazines, photojournalism and other visual communication, media management, public relations, and journalism for domestic or international markets.
It serves applicants who seek fundamental, advanced and specialized courses in journalism and related fields, who wish to pursue doctoral study, who are professional journalists planning to advance in the industry, and those who will seek opportunities in fields such as environmental journalism and teaching.
The Master of Arts Degree program in Journalism is available under either Plan A (with thesis), usually for those who plan a career in research or to pursue doctoral study, or Plan B (without thesis), usually for those who seek a professional career in journalism or a related area. Students work closely with an academic advisor to successfully complete a program plan for this master’s degree.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods
- Media, Society and Theory
- Journalism History and Qualitative Methods
- Multiple Media ReportingI
- Media, Society and Theory
- Applied Research Methods in Journalism
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Journalism View 105 other Masters in Journalism in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants for admission are asked to provide the Journalism Graduate Committee with the following:
- An official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate work.
- Three letters of recommendation from persons who are familiar with the applicant's academic and professional work.
- Scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
- A 750–word autobiography.
- A 1000–word statement of goals for the master's degree.
Tuition Fee
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International
27792 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 27792 USD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
National
27792 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 27792 USD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
In-State
14144 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 14144 USD per year and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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