Master's Degrees
Baylor Journalism offers a Master of Arts and the unique Master of International Journalism degree. These programs combine relevant, stimulating courses with practical training to prepare you to work in news-editorial, public relations, photojournalism, foreign correspondent or international mass media settings or to continue for a doctorate.
Master of Arts
The M.A. degree serves those who want to work in journalism profession or related professions and for students looking to pursue the Ph.D. It is a traditional graduate degree.
The M.A. is an academically-focused journalism degree requiring 36 hours, including three hours for a thesis or major project. A major project or thesis proposal must be approved before the student may begin work.
Students work with the graduate director to design a program that meets their goals.
Master of International Journalism
The M.I.J degree, designed to prepare for careers in foreign correspondence or in international mass media, is an interdisciplinary degree.
The M.I.J. is a professional journalism degree and multidisciplinary in nature, requiring 30 semester hours of course work and a 6-hour internship abroad.
Students complete an examination before starting the international internship and must also demonstrate proficiency in a language other than their native one. Language instruction is available at Baylor and most students study their chosen language further before demonstrating proficiency.
MIJ students have conducted internships in Europe, South America, Asia and Africa with news, public relations, government and faith-based organizations.
Financial Aid
There are several paths of support for journalism graduate students. For some graduate students, department funding is appropriate and may include both tuition support and paid work in the department. Others find similar support through other programs at Baylor. More information on financial aid is available from the graduate director, Dr. Amanda Sturgill.
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