Our Master of Science in Journalism (MSJ) degree is designed to give you the skills and training needed to help you launch and accelerate your career in journalism and media. At Medill, you also join a high-quality network of more than 18,000 alumni working in journalism, media, communications and other industries all over the world.
As a Medill journalism master’s student, you will select a specialization in a subject area or storytelling method. In addition to strengthening your journalism skills in the MSJ program, these specializations allow you to develop a deep expertise in a specific area that interests you.
From day one, you’ll hit the ground running with reporting and publishing stories. A Medill journalism master's degree is hands-on. Get ready to investigate, report, discover and interview leading scientists, entrepreneurs, innovators, politicians, activists, athletes and others.
You will learn how to succeed in a global world. Students travel for a week around the country or abroad to report on important stories. Some recent destinations include London (business reporting), Europe (political reporting), South Carolina (presidential primary), Argentina (visual reporting), Pacific Northwest (Indigenous Nations), South Africa (social justice reporting), and more.
Sample jobs of recent alums include: