Masters of Art in Journalism & Media Production
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Journalism & Media Production (JMP) program provides students with the knowledge, skills and experiences to become successful communication professionals in the 21st century.
Developed in collaboration with leading professional and academic experts, the JMP curriculum is carried out through a hands-on approach, allowing students to create real-world multimedia productions and news coverage for organizations, businesses, publications and media outlets. Students will be using the latest technologies mirroring the way news is covered and the way media is created and will progress in the future. Our students become expert content creators in the use of the latest media programs and software. Through internships and capstone projects, JMP students gain practical experience and build the portfolio they will need to compete and excel in today’s media.
Admission Requirements
A bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 from an accredited institution and official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended are required. A personal statement describing career goals and reasons for interest in the program, along with two letters of recommendation, and a professional résumé are also required. Students who have obtained their bachelor’s degrees from a university/college outside of the United States (i.e., international students) are also required to provide TOEFL scores and to demonstrate English language proficiency.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
| CM 501 | Media, Culture, & Communication | 3 |
| CM 503 | Media Ethics in a Professional Context | 3 |
| CM 517 | Multimedia Production I | 3 |
| CM 518 | Multimedia Production II | 3 |
| CM 563 | Social Media & Journalism | 3 |
| CM 564 | News Reporting & Producing | 3 |
| CM 614 | TV News Magazine | 3 |
| CM 617 | Live Event Production | 3 |
| CM 627 | Capstone in Communication | 3 |
| CM 696 | Internship I | 3 |
| CM 697 | Internship II | 3 |