Top Online Journalism Schools

Students interested in training for journalism jobs can earn a degree in that field online. All top journalism schools are accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC), the organization responsible for evaluating journalism programs. However, most of the 113 ACEJMC-approved programs do not offer online degrees. Students who are concerned about accreditation should make sure that the journalism school they choose is ACEJMC-accredited.
  1. University of Missouri

    • Founded in 1908, the world's oldest and most well-known journalism program gives students the opportunity to earn three types of online journalism degrees from its esteemed program. Based in Columbia, the University of Missouri School of Journalism offers a master of arts in journalism in two areas and a master of education in journalism education. The M.A. in media management is for journalists with at least three years of experience who want to learn how to be effective managers. The M.A. in strategic communication is for advertising professionals who want to enhance their quantitative research and communication planning skills. The M.Ed. in journalism education is a program for educators who want to gain expertise in effective classroom methods.

      Missouri School of Journalism
      134 Neff Annex
      Columbia, MO 65211
      573-882-6194
      missouri.edu

    The University of Memphis

    • The University of Memphis College of Communication and Fine Arts offered the first online bachelor's degree in journalism in the country. Classes in the bachelor of arts program are equivalent to those taken by students on the campus. The master of arts journalism degree is designed for mid-career professionals. Classes are conducted in real time via the Internet. Students can learn together and chat, allowing them to build camaraderie and actively engage with each other. Classes are the equivalent of those taught to traditional students and by the same professors.

      Department of Journalism
      University of Memphis
      3711 Veterans
      Memphis, TN 38152
      901-678-2401
      memphis.edu

    West Virginia University

    • The Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism at West Virginia University has several online options. There are three online minors, one online master's degree and certificate programs. Students already enrolled at WVU can choose minors from the journalism school in advertising, public relations or sport communication. The school's online graduate degree is called the Integrated Marketing Communications Master's program. Students learn strategic communications and marketing techniques in the field of advertising, marketing communications and public relations. There is also a certificate in IMC.

      Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism
      P.O. Box 6010
      Morgantown, WV 26506-6010
      304-293-3505
      journalism.wvu.edu

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