Bachelor of Arts / MA in Journalism and Media Production in Fairfield United States | Sacred Heart University

Students enroll in the dual degree program as first-year undergraduates, gaining simultaneous admission to both their bachelor's program and the JMP graduate track. This early acceptance guarantees their spot in the graduate program from day one, with defined milestones they must reach to advance to graduate-level studies.

With guidance from their undergraduate advisors and through involvement in School of Communication, Media & the Arts initiatives and JMP programming, students receive comprehensive support to smoothly transition into graduate work.

The Journalism & Media Production Dual Degree Program allows students to obtain both a Bachelor's and Master of Arts degree in just five years. They finish their undergraduate requirements in four years, then complete one additional year of graduate coursework in the JMP program to earn both degrees. This accelerated path is available to all undergraduate majors except nursing and interdisciplinary studies.

JMP dual degree candidates can take up to six graduate credits during their undergraduate years, applying these credits toward both degrees. This arrangement reduces overall graduate tuition costs since these credits are covered under undergraduate tuition rates.