Graduate Degrees in Journalism

Journalism

For more than 100 years, CU Boulder’s Department of Journalism has prepared students for professional careers in news outlets, digital and social media platforms, corporate communications, and academia.

Learn real-world reporting skills while building professional portfolios of high-quality work across multimedia platforms. In all journalism programs, you’ll receive guidance from mentors dedicated to helping you build the skills, connections and foundations for success.

Degree Types

MA ᐧ PhD

Network with some of the country's top journalists. CU Boulder alumni have recently won Pulitzer, Murrow and Peabody awards, among other journalism honors.

Benefit from a century of excellence in journalism education. Founded in 1922, the Department of Journalism has built a dynamic, innovative program for students.

Gain hands-on experience. CU Boulder journalism students complete internships at award-winning radio and television stations, newspapers, magazines and other organizations nationwide.

Degree Options & Application Requirements

Journalism Journalism Entrepreneurship Media Research and Practice

Journalism

Master of Arts in Journalism

Includes 2 distinct tracks: professional practice and area of expertise
Professional practice option can be completed in 2 semesters and a summer
Area of expertise option can be completed in 4 semesters

Application Deadlines & Requirements

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Journalism Entrepreneurship

Master of Arts in Journalism Entrepreneurship

Can be completed in 1 year
Courses offered in differing online environments
Can be taken at your own pace

Application Deadlines & Requirements

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Media Research and Practice

Doctor of Philosophy in Media Research and Practice

Includes 3 distinct doctoral tracks: strategic communication, journalism studies and media studies
Can be completed in 4–5 years
Dissertation required

Application Deadlines & Requirements

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Research Areas

Media Sociology
Gender & Race in Media
Environmental Communication
Political Communication
Democracy & Journalism
International Communication

Funding Opportunities

We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At CU Boulder, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. �鶹��Ժ are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

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Graduate Student Resources

Student success is best met with holistic support and resources. CU Boulder offers robust resources, programming and opportunities to help students establish meaningful connections, adjust to graduate student life and find assistance when they need it. Whether it’s academic, social, or health and wellness support, the university provides an array of resources to meet the diverse needs of our students.

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