Medill has been recognized as a top journalism school since 1921. The philosophy of the school is to have students adhere to strict standards of integrity, strive for excellence and think outside the box. Medill offers a Master of Science in Journalism, and a Master's Degree for Experienced Professionals. For the Master of Science in Journalism degree, students study such topics as techniques of broadcasting, business reporting, global journalism and government policy and politics reporting. The graduate degree for experienced journalists involves courses in integrated marketing communications and media management. Students select a concentration in such areas as audience understanding, content creation and innovation.
Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism
1845 Sheridan Road
Evanston, IL 60208
847-467-1882
Medill.northwestern.edu
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism offers training to journalism students from all over the world. Graduates are expected to find the truth in complex situations and communicate clearly with the public. The university offers Master of Science and Master of Arts programs as well as a Doctor of Philosophy in Communications program. Required courses for the Master of Science degree are Reporting & Writing 1, a Master's Project, Advanced Reporting & Writing Seminar and a Media Workshop. Students in the Master of Arts program select a major in one of the following areas: arts and culture, health and science, business and economics, or politics. The doctorate program offers concentrations in journalism and public life, the social impact of media, and the economic, legal and policy aspects of communication.
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
2950 Broadway
New York, NY 10027
212-854-8608
Journalism.columbia.edu
The communications school at Syracuse University offers a master's degree in a wide range of areas, including broadcast journalism, media studies, public diplomacy, communications management and documentary film and history. A doctoral degree is offered in the areas of mass communications and media studies. The Newhouse School is considered one of the country's top schools of communication. Admission is highly competitive, and upon graduation students can expect to become a part of a large group of Newhouse alumni who shape communications worldwide.
Syracuse University, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
215 University Place
Syracuse, NY 13244
315-443-4039
Newhouse.syr.edu