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Dec 28, 2025
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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog
Digital Journalism and Design, M.A.
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The M.A. in Digital Journalism and Design prepares students for the rapidly evolving fields of digital journalism and communication. These technologies include AI, cybersecurity, emerging platforms, social media, and evolving approaches to reporting, disseminating news and sharing information. To complete the program, students have the option of a formal thesis or an applied research project (ARP).
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Admission Information
Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below. - A baccalaureate degree in Journalism or related field from an accredited institution with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or better in the last two years (60 hours) of undergraduate work or a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better in all undergraduate work attempted toward the baccalaureate degree.
- An essay between 800 and 1000 words that describes how this degree will serve the applicant’s future plans. The essay should include references to the applicant’s prior and planned online contributions and demonstrate an understanding of web-based communication and its journalistic potential.
- Completing an online a digital-skills evaluation exam given by the department.
Curriculum Requirements
Total Minimum Hours: 33 Credit Hours - Core Requirements - 12 Credit Hours
- Electives - 15 Credit Hours Minimum
- Project - 3 Credit Hours (plus 3 additional elective credit hours)
- Thesis - 6 Credit Hours
Requires 33 hours of sequenced, graduate-level course work, including completion of a final project. The sequence of required courses follows below. Core Requirements (12 Credit Hours)
Electives - 15 Credit Hours Minimum
Comprehensive Examination
The thesis defense or project serves in lieu of the Comprehensive Exam. Project (3 Credit Hours Minimum)
Students opting for the Applied Research Project complete three (3) credit hours of MMC 6950 and an additional 3 credit hours of electives. Thesis Option (6 Credit Hours Minimum)
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