Specialized Journalism & Specialized Journalism (The Arts)
These are two distinct programs in specialized journalism. Both can be completed in nine months. One is for experienced journalists who specialize in business, entertainment, globalization, religion, sports or science. The other is an arts journalism program for experienced journalists or graduates of arts conservatories or artists who specialize in architecture, cinema, dance, music, theater or fine arts.
WHY SPECIALIZED JOURNALISM?
Specialized journalism—the coverage of politics, education, health and environment, science, religion, arts and culture, entertainment, sports, urban affairs, the law and many other fields—has been important in the American news media for more than six decades. The increased complexity of modern life and technological advances, including the digital transformation of all media, have put an even greater premium on reporting and writing with more depth, with more imagination and with more innovation. Journalists who can master complex subjects and communicate them effectively, both to the general public and to the many niche audiences interested in particular topics, are an invaluable resource and indeed crucial to a democratic society.
WHAT DO YOU GAIN?
The principal focus for this intensive nine month M.A. program is the knowledge and skills that build excellent reporting in the digital age. Students are required to produce multimedia packages and those who are new to print, broadcast, and online media become conversant, while those who arrive with strengths gain the nimbleness and passion for telling interactive stories with increased web sophistication. Above all, the program imparts and emphasizes core traditional journalism values, ethics and solid writing skills.
Students work closely with faculty members to create a highly customized degree program that maximizes their opportunity to concentrate on a particular chosen subject area, including, but not limited to journalism and:
Architecture
Business
Cinematic Arts
Dance
Education & Society |
Fine Arts
Globalization
Multimedia Literacy
Music
Politics |
Public Art Studies
Religion
Science & Technology
Sports & Society
Theatre |
WHICH PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR ME?
The M.A. Programs in Specialized Journalism and Specialized Journalism (The Arts) are for experienced and high-caliber aspiring journalists; the arts journalism program welcomes practicing artists and recent graduates of arts academies and conservatories. You do not need a journalism background to apply for the SJ (The Arts) program, but if you do not have one, then you must have a strong -- and proven -- knowledge of the arts.
Although both Specialized Journalism master’s degree programs offer rigorous training in digital journalism and share a common mission that balances experimentation with commitment to traditional journalism practices and ethics, they are separate programs with different applications and course requirements. Individuals working in all forms of media and journalistic platforms are invited to apply.
Annenberg Fellowships are available which provide full tuition remission. Scholarship application filing period is Oct. 1, 2011 - Jan. 31, 2012. Applicants who apply after the January 31st deadline will not be considered for scholarship. Final deadline for all applications is April 30, 2012.