MA in Multimedia Journalism Suggested Study Plan
While the typical full-time program is two years long, some students may complete it in one and a half years, while others may opt for part-time enrollment and complete it in three years or more. Below is a typical two-year study plan.
Research Track
Year One
Fall (8 credits)
- JSC601 Advanced News Writing and Reporting - Lab (1 cr.) OR JSC602 Advanced Arabic News Writing and Reporting - Lab (1 cr.)
- JSC603 Multimedia Journalism - Lab (1 cr.)
- JSC610 Media Research Methods (3 cr.)
- JSC611 Seminar in Media Theory and Digital Culture (3 cr.)
Spring (8 credits)
- JSC604 Data Journalism - Lab (1 cr.)
- JSC612 Digital Innovation (3 cr.)
- JSC613 Media Education and Pedagogy (3 cr.)
- JSC677 Research Apprenticeship (1 cr.)
Year Two
Fall/Spring (16 credits)
- JSC679 Teaching Apprenticeship (1 cr.)
- JSC699 Thesis (6 cr.)
- Elective (3cr)1
- Elective (3cr)1
- Elective (3cr)1
Professional Track
Year One
Fall (8 credits)
- JSC601 Advanced News Writing and Reporting - Lab (1 cr.)
OR - JSC602 Advanced Arabic News Writing and Reporting - Lab (1 cr.)
- JSC603 Multimedia Journalism - Lab (1 cr.)
- JSC610 Media Research Methods (3 cr.)
- JSC611 Seminar in Media Theory and Digital Culture (3 cr.)
Spring (8 credits)
- JSC604 Data Journalism - Lab (1 cr.)
- JSC612 Digital Innovation (3 cr.)
- JSC613 Media Education and Pedagogy (3 cr.)
- JSC678 Professional Internship (1 cr.)
Year Two
Fall/Spring (16 credits)
- JSC679 Teaching Apprenticeship (1 cr.)
- JSC698 Project (3 cr.)
- Elective (3cr)1
- Elective (3cr)1
- Elective (3cr)1
- Elective (3cr)1
1 Some electives may be taken during the first year or in summer.