Department of Mass Communication

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PROGRAM: Journalism

Degree: Master of Science

No profession in the world is changing like journalism. From consolidation by media giants to online magazine and blogs, journalism has more outlets, more practitioners, and more opportunities than anytime in recent memory. The program at Iona College is designed to provide insights and practical experience, bolstered by the proximity to the resources and excitement of New York. Many students work or intern with media outlets in the tri-state metropolitan area.

Accreditation: ACEJMC: Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

Specific focus of the program:
Online and print journalism, including urban reporting, entertainment and sports journalism.

Key features:

• Accreditation by the primary US professional association and only 1 of 4 in New York State
• Courses offered in the evening and online so students can work during the day
• Broad selection of courses and ability to customize the program for student’s needs
• Proximity to NYC, the media capital of the world
• Availability of internships
• Focus on online and print rather than broadcasting
• Opportunity to report on world-class events and stories in New York

Sample job titles of alumni:

• Women’s magazine founder and editor;
• Associated Press local reporter, New York;
• Production editor of a weekly newspaper chain;
• Industrial editor at a Fortune 100 corporation;
• Regional reporter of a daily newspaper;
• Staff editor at a major college;
• International real estate reporter, major New York business magazine;
• Assistant editor of the “Life” section of a daily newspaper.

Adjunct Faculty affiliations:
Vice president for marketing, large East Coast communications firm
Free lance writer, book author
Senior vice president for public affairs, industrial information institute
Director of the Workplace Institute, major community college
Local editor, large metropolitan newspaper
Production copy editor, large metropolitan newspaper

Calendar:
Semester
Each class meets for three hours, one evening a week
Multiple courses are offered online

Entry terms: Fall, spring , summer

Application deadline:
Rolling; we encourage you to submit application documents at least two weeks before the start of the term

Average courseload per term: 2-3 courses (three credits each)

Average time to complete the degree: 2-3 years

Preferred academic preparation or background experience:
Some area of expertise, from economics to politics to technology.

Admission requirements:

• Application for admission
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended
• Two professional letters of recommendation
• Minimum GPA 3.0 (or at discretion of the director)
• GRE (if cumulative undergraduate GPA is below 3.0; minimum 450 on verbal section)
• Interview with the graduate program coordinator
• Writing assessment (can be done in-person or on-line)
• Resume

Cross reference:

• MA in Public Relations
• Post Master's Certificate in Communication

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