Graduate
Our graduate programs are designed to give students flexibility in achieving their academic and career goals. Whether you are a professional looking to deepen your skills or transition to a career in journalism or have an interest in communication research and seek foundational development and experience in methodology and theory our M.A. and interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs offer a variety of options to help you realize your goals.
Program Overview
The M.A. in Journalism graduate program is geared toward professional and academic career interests - many students have different backgrounds and different reasons for pursuing a master's degree. Our program requires students to create an in-depth project to show to prospective employers, attain an internship to open doors to a new job or develop a thesis to gain experience in research and theory in a topic that inspires them.
Graduate Certificate in Journalism
In this 9-credit program, students learn about innovative media technology and understand the influence and effects of media in society. These skills and knowledge are basic to a professional or student in any career.
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David Poulson
Senior Associate Director, Knight Center for Environmental JournalismDepartment
JournalismDavid Poulson is the senior associate director of Michigan State University’s Knight Center for Environmental journalism. He also directs the translational scholars program at MSU's Global Center for Food Systems Innovations.
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Joanne Gerstner
Brandt Fellow Sports Journalist in ResidenceDepartment
JournalismJoanne C. Gerstner is an award-winning multi-platform sports journalist, concussion researcher/expert, speaker and book author.