Journalism, Master of Journalism (M.J.)
Non-thesis only: 36 credits
The degree is a 36-credit program. The M.J. is a non-thesis degree and is the preferred program of those looking to enter the journalism profession. Students admitted to the M.J. program in multi-platform or broadcast journalism are not required to possess prior training or experience in the field. Students who enter the M.J. program with significant professional newsroom experience can request to opt out of the two required 500-level courses. The program's capstone experience is the Capital News Service, where students serve as full-time reporters in news bureaus in Washington and Annapolis, at the college's TV station, UMTV, and from our state-of-the-art news facilities in Knight Hall. For more information on our programs, visit: http://merrill.umd.edu/academics/masters-programs/
Detailed information on the requirements of our programs can be found in the master's program handbook, available online at the bottom of: http://merrill.umd.edu/academics/masters-programs/
Course | Title | Credits |
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Required courses: | ||
JOUR501 | Fundamentals of Writing and Editing | 3 |
JOUR504 | Introduction to Multimedia Skills | 3 |
JOUR702 | Journalism Law and Ethics | 3 |
Intermediate Reporting course | 3 | |
Critical Thinking course | 3 | |
Journalism Elective | 3 | |
Specialization Requirements | ||
Select one of the following: | 18 | |
Multiplatform Journalism | ||
Broadcast Journalism | ||
Total Credits | 36 |
Specialization Options
Multiplatform Journalism
Course | Title | Credits |
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JOUR620 | Public Affairs Reporting | 3 |
JOUR625 | Advanced Capital News Service Bureau | 6 |
or JOUR655 | Advanced Online News Bureau | |
JOUR652 | Interactive Design and Development | 3 |
JOUR772 | Data Journalism | 3 |
JOUR603 | News Videography | 3 |
Total Credits | 18 |
Broadcast Journalism
Course | Title | Credits |
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JOUR603 | News Videography | 3 |
JOUR660 | Broadcast News Writing | 3 |
JOUR661 | Television Reporting and Production | 3 |
JOUR667 | Broadcast News Bureau | 6 |
JOUR620 | Public Affairs Reporting | 3 |
or JOUR772 | Data Journalism | |
Total Credits | 18 |