Graduate Journalism

Graduate Journalism Curriculum

Medill Graduate Journalism Course Listing is here.

Medill’s 12-month journalism master’s program is divided into four quarters. Students can be enrolled for five quarters if they elect to do a second capstone project, a fifth quarter in Washington or a Global residency abroad. Medill enrolls new students at three points during the year: Winter, Summer and Fall.

In your application you’ll be asked to state an initial preference for pursuing either a reporting concentration in one of three subject areas or a concentration in one of several techniques. As you experience hands-on journalism throughout the first immersive quarter, you’ll have an opportunity to confirm or change your choice.

If scheduling allows, you may be able to combine a reporting concentration with a technique. You’ll also be able to choose from a wide array of electives such as: Investigative Reporting; News Graphics and Design; Sports Reporting; Covering Religion, Faith and Values; Covering the Environment; Sports and Society; and the Art and Craft of Writing a Non-Fiction Book.

Most Medill classes are small to promote interaction with the instructor and intense coaching. MSJ students are also able to choose as electives some courses in Medill’s Integrated Marketing Communications program and from other departments at Northwestern University.

TECHNIQUES CONCENTRATIONS

  • Videography/Broadcast
  • Interactive Publishing
  • Magazine Writing + Editing

REPORTING CONCENTRATIONS

  • Business Reporting
  • Heath & Science Reporting
  • Public Affairs Reporting


MASTER'S PROGRAM FOR EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS

Designed for applicants with at least seven years' professional experience, this track allows students to combine courses from Medill’s graduate journalism program, the IMC program and the Media Management Program.

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