Hempstead,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Journalism in Hempstead United States | Hofstra University
Hofstra University
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Hempstead United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,900
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Department of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations is committed to delivering an excellent liberal arts education. The Master of Arts in Journalism is a career-focused program designed to train students as principled, proficient creators of news stories, features, investigative pieces, and modern journalistic content.
This MA program builds upon a rigorous core curriculum that develops essential reporting and multimedia abilities, analytical skills, and clear verbal and written communication, equipping graduates for roles as honest, precise media practitioners such as journalists, producers, editors, and broadcasters. Following foundational courses in journalism ethics, reporting, writing, and multimedia techniques, students can specialize in areas like sports and entertainment journalism or community and investigative reporting.
Elective options include graduate-level courses from the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, other departments in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and/or the Master of Health Administration program. During their final year, students may undertake an internship with a media organization.
Under faculty guidance, students will develop a substantial journalism project in their last semester as a culminating requirement. This project should be either an in-depth article or a multi-part series investigating a topic comprehensively. All submissions must be published digitally (as a blog or website) and incorporate at least three multimedia elements like photographs, video clips, audio recordings, infographics, or data visualizations. Multimedia plans must be outlined in the initial proposal, and all projects require an oral presentation and defense before a faculty committee.
The Journalism MA program focuses on applying journalistic expertise to serve societal objectives. Its curriculum is rooted in liberal arts traditions and the ethical standards that guide media professionals in democratic societies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Prospective students should have completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution, and earned an overall grade point average of at least 3.00.
In addition to a completed application and an official transcript of undergraduate work, applicants should submit a personal essay as a writing sample. This should be a 500 to 750 word essay describing personal and educational history, past employment, volunteer work or related experience in the applicant's intended field of study, plans for graduate study and plans for a professional career.
Applicants must also submit a current resume, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation.
Although not required for admission, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit any published newspaper, magazine, or online clips they may have.
GRE scores are not required for the MA in journalism, but may be submitted.
An interview is sometimes requested by the program director for admission to the program. If requested, applicants may arrange for either an on-campus, Skype, or telephone interview. Applicants may also request a meeting or call with the program director to learn more about the program.
International students from non-English speaking countries must have a minimum TOEFL score of 95 to be considered for admission. IELTS scores are also accepted with a minimum score requirement of 7. The only exceptions are those who receive a waiver from the Office of Graduate Admission.
In addition to a completed application and an official transcript of undergraduate work, applicants should submit a personal essay as a writing sample. This should be a 500 to 750 word essay describing personal and educational history, past employment, volunteer work or related experience in the applicant's intended field of study, plans for graduate study and plans for a professional career.
Applicants must also submit a current resume, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation.
Although not required for admission, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit any published newspaper, magazine, or online clips they may have.
GRE scores are not required for the MA in journalism, but may be submitted.
An interview is sometimes requested by the program director for admission to the program. If requested, applicants may arrange for either an on-campus, Skype, or telephone interview. Applicants may also request a meeting or call with the program director to learn more about the program.
International students from non-English speaking countries must have a minimum TOEFL score of 95 to be considered for admission. IELTS scores are also accepted with a minimum score requirement of 7. The only exceptions are those who receive a waiver from the Office of Graduate Admission.
Tuition
USD
33,900