Master of Science in Journalism

Find new ways to tell the stories society needs

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Complete your degree in as little as 1.5 years

33-credit program

In-person courses with a limited number of online electives

Our focus on community-oriented, solutions-driven journalism sets Stony Brook apart from other programs.

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33-credit M.S. in Journalism

On campus with some online courses available

You'll learn how community engagement and solutions journalism, shared across digital formats, can help people understand the world; engage with others respectfully; and address problems and inequities in society.

It is designed for professional and aspiring journalists. Students work with award-winning faculty to highlight real, growing and overlooked issues and areas in society.

Admission Requirements

3.0 GPA
Bachelor's degree
TOEFL scores required for international applicants
GRE scores optional

Application Materials

CV or Resume
Official transcripts from degree-granting colleges/universities
500-word personal statement
2 academic/professional writing samples or 1 academic/professional and 1 creative work
3 letters of recommendation

Deadline to Apply

March 15
Applications are accepted annually for a fall semester start

In classes, you will learn to:

Engage and integrate authentic voices from every corner of the community
Understand media law and uphold journalistic ethics, integrity and a commitment to transparency
Examine data and use it to tell a story accurately and dynamically
Question your own biases and recognize how your experiences shape how you see and interact with individuals and communities

A limited number of courses are available online.

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Earn your degree on a timeline that works for you:

If you want to know how long it takes to get a master's in journalism, the answer is that it's up to you.

You can follow an accelerated path and complete 4 classes each semester, earning your M.S. in Journalism in a year and a half. If you're balancing graduate work and other commitments, or simply want to take your time, you can take one course a semester and finish in 5 years. Or you can fall somewhere in between.

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