Arizona State University Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication 8 courses 33 total credits
The Master of Arts program in journalism prepares you to become an innovative, ethical and globally engaged journalist ready to inform and empower communities. Through advanced coursework in multimedia reporting and storytelling, you produce professional-level (and often award-winning) content across video, audio and digital platforms. The program emphasizes journalism leadership, media law and ethics, and newsroom sustainability, developing you into a leader who can guide the evolving media industry. Repeatedly ranked a leading journalism program for news, the Cronkite School provides unmatched real-world experience and mentorship. You emerge as a reporter, producer, editor or media leader, prepared to create high-impact journalism for varied audiences. GI Bill® benefitsThis new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
| Required Core | 3 credits |
| Other Requirements | 18 credits |
| Electives | 6 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 6 credits |
| Total Credits | 33 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCO 531 | Advanced Broadcasting Reporting | 3 |
| MCO 532 | Advanced Digital Reporting | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 3 credits | |
Other Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCO 502 | Media Skills | 8 |
| MCO 503 | Media Law | 3 |
| MCO 504 | Cronkite Master's Seminar | 1 |
| MCO 525 | Media Ethics Leadership | 3 |
| MCO 554 | Media Models, Organizations and Leadership | 3 |
| Total Other Requirements | 18 credits | |
Electives
Culminating Experience
Additional Curriculum Information
For the required core, students complete either MCO 531 or MCO 532. Students should consult their program advisor for the complete list of electives.
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