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Journalism  Master's

The MSJ program will provide you with an advanced understanding of media disciplines, preparing you for careers in the industry or academia.

Overview

What is Journalism at WVU like?

Description

WVU’s Master of Science in Journalism program provides you with an advanced understanding of media disciplines, preparing you for careers in the industry or academia.

You may choose an Area of Emphasis (AOE) in Advocacy and Public Interest Communication, Media Solutions and Innovation, Reporting and Writing, or Television.

Students have the opportunity to work with faculty on research projects and to participate in and help lead web-based, immersion journalism projects.

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Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Journalism at WVU?

University Requirements

To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelor’s degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.

WVU operates decentralized admissions. Decentralized admissions allows each graduate program to set its own application requirements in addition to the University requirements.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for admission into the Journalism graduate program an applicant must submit the following documentation:

  • Résumé /CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essay/Writing Sample (Contact a Graduate Program Representative for a Prompt)
  • Letters of Recommendation - Two
  • GRE

Additional application considerations:

  • GRE scores are optional for admission to the Applicants to the MSJ program. Students should have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0. However, a trajectory of increasing grades and/or professional experience will be considered in cases where the minimum GPA was not obtained.
  • Writing sample: 3-5 examples of published work, (academic research papers if not published). These may include journalistic products (for which links may be provided, if necessary) or a strong example of writing from undergraduate studies.

Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the deadline may be reviewed if openings remain.

International applicants must also submit the materials outlined by WVU Admissions.

Application Deadlines

Each graduate program sets their own terms for admission and application deadlines. Applicants should only apply for the admission term displayed below, although in some cases, applicants may be allowed to begin studies in the spring term.

Any questions regarding the application deadline should be directed to the graduate program representative, Associate Director Rita Colista, rita.colistra@mail.wvu.edu.

  • Fall term admission deadline: February 1 for first priority; however, applications may be received through May 1.

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