East Lansing,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Journalism in East Lansing United States | Michigan State University
Michigan State University
|
East Lansing United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,904
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Arts program equips students with valuable, enduring abilities as analytical thinkers, skilled writers, and effective visual storytellers, preparing them for journalism careers across both digital platforms and traditional media worldwide. Offering adaptable pathways, the program caters to both those pursuing advanced studies and individuals new to media or journalism. Students are encouraged to develop specialized knowledge in complementary fields aligned with their career aspirations. This program attracts candidates aiming for roles in cutting-edge journalism sectors like digital platforms, broadcast news, documentary production, print media, visual storytelling, media leadership, public relations, and global journalism markets. It's designed for those seeking foundational, advanced, or specialized journalism training - whether preparing for doctoral research, advancing professional careers, or exploring niche areas like environmental reporting or international journalism.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All Official Transcripts. Bachelor Degree is required for Admission. '
Three (3) letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic or professional work who are willing to assess your aptitude for successful graduate work. Once you have listed your recommenders and their email addresses, the system will generate an email to your recommenders explaining the process to submit their letters electronically.
An Academic Statement: A concise academic statement (1,000 words max) of your plans for graduate study, your career goals and how MSU's Journalism M.A. program will help you meet your career and educational objectives.
A Personal Statement: A concise personal statement (750 words max.) about how your background and life experiences, including social, economic, cultural, familial, educational or other opportunities or challenges motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree.
A CV or Resume: Include all activities that account for your time since earning a bachelor's degree (e.g., employment, military service, travel). Be sure to include the type of activity, name of employer, city/state and dates. List the most recent activity first. Also, include all relevant professional experiences, locations, dates, etc.
Note for International applicants only: The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required. On the internet-based test, students must score a minimum average of 93 with no sub-scores below 22. IELTS- Minimum average score of 6.5 No sub-score below 6.0
Three (3) letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic or professional work who are willing to assess your aptitude for successful graduate work. Once you have listed your recommenders and their email addresses, the system will generate an email to your recommenders explaining the process to submit their letters electronically.
An Academic Statement: A concise academic statement (1,000 words max) of your plans for graduate study, your career goals and how MSU's Journalism M.A. program will help you meet your career and educational objectives.
A Personal Statement: A concise personal statement (750 words max.) about how your background and life experiences, including social, economic, cultural, familial, educational or other opportunities or challenges motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree.
A CV or Resume: Include all activities that account for your time since earning a bachelor's degree (e.g., employment, military service, travel). Be sure to include the type of activity, name of employer, city/state and dates. List the most recent activity first. Also, include all relevant professional experiences, locations, dates, etc.
Note for International applicants only: The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required. On the internet-based test, students must score a minimum average of 93 with no sub-scores below 22. IELTS- Minimum average score of 6.5 No sub-score below 6.0
Tuition
USD
28,904