Journalism Studies (JOST)
Graduate Degree Program
College: Journalism
abstract
Maryland’s elite Ph.D. in Journalism Studies prepares scholars for next-generation research in the key issues confronting journalism in the 21st century.
- The program features small classes and a high level of collaboration with professors. Work focuses on the analysis of journalism practice and ethics, media history, gender and media, international media, as well as in emerging technology and the audience.
- With an emphasis on helping journalists translate career experience into research expertise, the program is highly successful at placing its doctoral graduates into teaching and research posts in higher education.
If you are seeking a master’s degree to provide you with the fundamentals of journalism for a professional career, please see the Journalism (JOMJ) degree. If you are an experienced journalist looking for a research-focused master’s degree, go to Journalism (JOUR); If you're seeking a graduate journalism multimedia certificate, go to Multimedia Journalism (Z071).
Contact
Website: http://www.merrill.umd.edu
Courses: JOUR
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcript(s)
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Letters of Recommendation (3)
- CV/Resume
- Writing Samples (academic work; one required, up to two more optional)
- Supplementary Application (optional, contact dept. for details)
Application Deadlines
| Type of Applicant | Fall Deadline |
|---|---|
| Domestic Applicants | |
| US Citizens and Permanent Residents | January 15, 2026 |
| International Applicants | |
| F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas; A, E, G, H, I and L visas and immigrants | January 15, 2026 |
Other Deadlines: Please visit the program website at http://www.merrill.umd.edu
To view more faculty information, please visit https://merrill.umd.edu/about/faculty-and-staff
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