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Whether you're an experienced journalist seeking to enhance your skills or a new graduate pursuing career growth, Ball State's online journalism graduate program offers an ideal solution. Our Master of Arts in Journalism equips students with advanced reporting and storytelling abilities, specializing in media analytics. This program is designed for those seeking comprehensive understanding of the media landscape. Learn from our accomplished faculty of educators and industry professionals as they guide you through data journalism, content strategy, media analytics, data visualization, eye-tracking research, and literary journalism - preparing you for career advancement or doctoral studies. This learner-focused program develops outstanding storytellers, reporters, media analysts, managers, and entrepreneurs. Our recognized faculty stay ahead of industry changes, fostering innovative thinking and entrepreneurial approaches. We emphasize empathy and self-reflection, helping students identify personal biases while maintaining strong ethical foundations throughout their professional journeys. Our carefully crafted curriculum incorporates transformative experiences with clear purpose.
You must have a bachelor’s degree from an institution recognized by a regional accrediting association.
You must have earned a minimum of a 2.75 GPA from the undergraduate degree-granting institution.
Required Scores to demonstrate English Proficiency: TOEFL iBT 79; IELTS 6.5 Band; Pearson's PTE 53
Submit your application by the following dates, depending on which semester you plan to start:
Fall – two weeks before the start of the semester
Spring – two weeks before the start of the semester
Summer – two weeks before the start of the semester