Indiana University School of Journalism

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The IU School of Journalism offers many ways to attain a master’s degree, each tailored to suit your career goals. Interested in learning new skills or refining skills to meet new demands in your area of expertise? The School of Journalism's degree paths can help you fulfill your goals.

The Master of Arts sequences are geared to prepare your for new fields of journalism in demand in the job market, such as political journalism or health and science journalism. You may opt to complete your degree in one year.

Learn more about your options:

Bloomington campus sequences:

• Global journalism
• Digital journalism
• Science and health journalism
• Political journalism
• Professional
• Research and teaching
  • Apply to IU Bloomington to enroll in the above sequences.

Indianapolis campus sequences:

• Sports journalism
• Public relations management
• Sports public relations management
• Public relations in health care and life sciences
  • Apply to IUPUI to enroll in the above sequences.

Dual degrees

Students may work in other schools and departments to earn the following degrees in addition to a master’s degree in journalism:

• Master’s of Library Science
• Master’s of Public Affairs
• Master’s of Science in Environmental Science
• Master’s of Arts in Folklore and Ethnomusicology
• Doctor of Jurisprudence

For information on the dual degrees available and their requirements, consult the Graduate School Bulletin.