The Bloomington campus welcomes new advanced degree students into a School of Journalism family that is 100 years old. With class sizes typically between 10 and 20, and with a wide variety of sequences, graduate students get the most out of their education by developing strong relationships with faculty, staff, alumni and other students.
Students
At IU, you’ll study and collaborate with students from all over the world. About one-third of our journalism graduate students are from outside the U.S., including Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. Many of them already have spent years as working journalists, while others hope to enter the field for the first time. Because of their diversity in background and interests, our students bring unique experiences that enhance classroom learning.- Meet current students
- Learn more about our international students
Faculty
Your professors include scholars and leaders in their fields who also excel as mentors to their students both inside the classroom and afield. Authors of landmark works on American journalists, journalism history, social media and media law will guide your research as you delve into the issues that shape today’s journalism. Professionals with years of experience from foreign correspondence to photojournalism to news organization leadership will help you sharpen your skills for real-world careers.
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In the Classroom
At the IU School of Journalism, you’ll learn inside and outside the classroom. From international travel courses to opportunities for professional experience to lectures from successful professionals, you will have access to a wide array of experiences outside of the traditional curriculum. You also will use the latest technology as you learn new skills, and you’ll conduct your own projects on campus or across the globe. And you will learn from professionals who visit campus as well as those you may meet in Tokyo or Nairobi.IU boasts nationally award-winning student media, from the Indiana Daily Student newspaper and its publications and website to the Arbutus yearbook, WIUX radio and IUSTV student-run television station. IU is home to public radio and television and the Bloomington area includes several commercial and community radio stations, a regional newspaper and other opportunities for journalism students to gain hands-on experiences.
- Learn about travel courses
- See what options you'll have to work in campus and area media
- Explore internship opportunities
Life in Bloomington
Named one of the top 10 college towns by USA Today, Bloomington boasts a beautiful tree-lined campus in the rolling hills of south central Indiana, just an hour south of Indianapolis. The area offers parks and nature preserves, a thriving music scene, a cornucopia of international restaurants, local wineries and breweries, and an array of worship opportunities. Bloomington’s low cost of living is an added benefit.Indiana University is one of the nation’s most distinguished institutions of higher learning, attracting the best research faculty and scholars. Offering more than 140 fields of study, including more than 70 languages, the Bloomington campus is home to nationally recognized programs in music and the arts, business, law and the sciences. On any given day, residents have access to free lectures, recitals, sporting events and cultural programs.
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