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University of Maryland
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Journalism (JOUR)
Faculty
Assistant Dean
Crane, Steve,
Professor
Broder, David S. ,
Franklin, Jon,
Johnson, Haynes B. ,
Moeller, Susan ,
Roberts, Eugene L. ,
Steiner, Linda ,
Stepp, Carl Sessions ,
Thornton, Lee,
Professor Emerita
Beasley, Maurine ,
Professor Emeritus
Gomery, Douglas ,
Associate Professor
Chinoy, Ira,
Hanson, Christopher ,
McAdams, Katherine C.,
Newhagen, John E. ,
Zanot, Eric J. ,
Assistant Professor
Yaros, Ron,
Professor of Practice
Rogers, Carol Lombard ,
Visiting Professor
Banisky, Sandy,
Blackistone, Kevin,
Nelson, Deb,
Walker, Leslie,
Lecturer
Bonner, Alice,
Chadha, Kalyani,
Clayton, Cassandra,
Flynn, Adrianne,
Harvey, Chris ,
Huffman, Diana,
Kopen Katcef, Sue,
Lorente, Rafael,
Abstract
The Philip Merrill College of Journalism offers a Master of Journalism (JOMJ), a Master of Arts in Journalism (JOUR) and a Doctor of Philosophy in Journalism Studies (JOST).
The master's program is a full-time, one-year curriculum designed for students seeking careers in journalism. There are specialized tracks for print journalism (public affairs reporting), broadcast journalism and online journalism. There also is a highly individualized program for veteran journalists.
The Ph.D. in Journalism is a full-time research-oriented program that prepares students for careers in university teaching, academic and industry research and media consulting. Doctoral students are expected to have some professional experience in journalism.
For more information, go to: http://www.journalism.umd.edu
Admissions Information
Applicants seeking admission to the master's program should hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution of higher learning. Undergraduate study of journalism and professional experience in journalistic fields are not required. Completion of the general aptitude portion of the Graduate Record Examination is required and three letters of recommendation must be submitted.
Applications for the master's program are considered only for Fall semester enrollment, with the opportunity to begin classes in the preceding Summer. Students beginning the master's program in the summer can graduate within 12 months. Students beginning in the fall can graduate in 15 months.
Applications for the doctoral program are considered only for Fall semester enrollment.
Application Deadlines
Fall
Spring
Domestic Applicants:
U.S. Citizens and Permanent ResidentsDomestic Applicant Deadlines
International and domestic applications must be received by February 1. (February 1 preferred) .
International Applicants:
Applicants from Outside the U.S. or U.S. Citizens / Permanent Residents with Non-U.S. Credentials
IMPORTANT: International Applicants and U.S. Applicants with Non-U.S. Credentials must follow the domestic deadlines above if they are earlier than the deadlines listed below.
Applicants seeking admission under F (Student) or J (Exchange Visitor) visas
February 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Feb. 1June 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1Applicants seeking admission under A, E, G, H, I, and L visas and immigrants
May 1
If Domestic Deadline is after May 1
October 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with foreign credentials
May 15
If Domestic Deadline is after May 15
October 31
If Domestic Deadline is after Oct.31Application Requirements
- GRE General
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement of Goals and Experiences
Degree Requirements
Master of Journalism/Master of Arts (M.J./M.A.)
The master's degree is typically a 36-credit program (30 credits for students in the Returning Journalists specialization). The MJ is a non-thesis degree. Students pursuing an MA take six credits preparing a thesis.
Students entering the Public Affairs Reporting, Broadcast Journalism or Online Journalism tracks with significant professional journalism experience can request to opt out of the two required 500-level courses. Students on the 12-month track begin in the summer and take six credits each in summer session one and two, and 12 credits each in fall and spring. Students who start in the fall semester take their coursework fall, spring, summer and the following fall. The program's capstone experience is Capital News Service, where students serve as full-time reporters in news bureaus in Washington and Annapolis, at the college's TV station, UMTV, or at our online news magazine, Maryland Newsline.
For more information on the Public Affairs Reporting program, see: http://www.journalism.umd.edu/grad/par.html
For more information on the Broadcast News program, see: http://www.journalism.umd.edu/grad/bcast.html
For more information on the Online News program, see: http://www.journalism.umd.edu/grad/online.html
For more information on the Returning Journalist track, see: http://www.journalism.umd.edu/grad/rejour.html
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Maryland's Ph.D. in Journalism Studies is designed to prepare students for careers in university teaching, academic and industry research, and media consulting. The first two years of the program consist of coursework in theory, research methods, journalism and an outside area of interest. Students then conduct research and write the dissertation. Most successful candidates enter the program with a master's degree, but that requirement can be waived for people with extensive professional news experience.
For more information on the doctoral program, see: http://www.journalism.umd.edu/phd
Facilities and Special Resources
The University of Maryland is located just a few miles from Washington, the media capital of the world. Students and researchers have access to The Washington Post, USA Today and hundreds of Washington bureaus for newspapers and TV news outlets from around the world.
The Philip Merrill College of Journalism operates a daily news bureau in the National Press Club, a few blocks from the White House, and in Annapolis less than a block from the Maryland State House. On campus, the college operates an online news bureau, Maryland Newsline. In addition, the college runs UMTV, a cable TV station that reaches more than 600,000 homes throughout suburban Washington and Baltimore. Equipped with state-of-the-art digital editing systems, students produce a 30-minute nightly newscast and a professional staff produces original programming. In 2010, the College will open Knight Hall, our new state-of-the-art building with multiple news labs and opportunities for multiplatform experimentation. Knight Hall will bring all of the College's affiliated centers under one roof.
Centers
The Philip Merrill College of Journalism is home to a number of centers and programs designed to help professionals improve various aspects of journalism.
The Knight Center for Specialized Journalism: Established in 1988, the Knight Center for Specialized Journalism works to enhance the reporting of complex subjects by journalists with a serious commitment to specialization. The center conducts intensive courses given for journalists selected nationally to attend as Knight Center Fellowships. Topics have ranged from global economics and the business of sports to nuclear power, biotechnology, the brain and covering public health. http://www.knightcenter.umd.edu
The Hubert H. Humphrey Journalism Fellowships: The Humphrey fellowship is a special one-year program that brings international journalists to the University of Maryland to study. Fellows seek to strengthen their management and leadership skills and make professional contacts. The fellowship program is led by former Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Lucinda Fleeson. http://www.journalism.umd.edu/Humphrey
The Journalism Center on Children and Families: Launched in 1993 as the Casey Journalism Center, the Journalism Center on Children and Families is a national resource for journalists who cover children and family issues. Its mission is to enhance reporting about the issues and institutions affecting disadvantaged children and their families and to increase public awareness about the concerns facing at-risk children. The center provides journalists with information on issues affecting children and families, such as health, education, child care, child welfare, human services, foster care and mental health. It holds an annual conference for journalists and conducts a contest that awards prizes to the best print and broadcast reporting on children and family issues. http://www.cjc.umd.edu
The American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors: Founded in 1947, AASFE is "dedicated to the quality of features in newspapers." The independently operated group sponsors an annual convention, a writing contest, regional workshops and a fellowship program designed to develop minority feature writers. It also publishes two magazines, "Style" and "Feedback." AASFE's membership of nearly 200 is limited to newspaper feature editors and Sunday section editors. http://www.aasfe.org/
Publications
American Journalism Review is a national bimonthly magazine that monitors press performance and standards. It was ranked highest among publications in its field for readership, quality, and usefulness in a national survey by the American Society of Newspaper Editors. The magazine, started as Washington Journalism Review in 1977, was acquired by the College of Journalism in 1987. The dean of the College is president of AJR.
Public Relations Review is the oldest professional journal in the field of public relations. It was founded and continues to be edited by Professor Emeritus Ray Hiebert. The review is devoted to articles on public relations research by professionals and academics that examine public relations in depth. It is aimed primarily at academics and researchers, but is widely read by professionals in the field.
Financial Assistance
The Philip Merrill College of Journalism offers a limited number of full and partial fellowships and scholarships. They include:
Howard Simons Fellowship. Funded by The Washington Post in honor of the late Howard Simons, this fellowship goes to a promising student of color who has demonstrated an interest in a career in newspapers. To be considered for the Simons Fellowship, applicants to the College's master's program must submit a letter of interest and samples of their work product. The fellow receives tuition remission and a stipend of more than $14,000.
Gridiron Fellowship. Funded by the Gridiron Foundation of Washington, this annual fellowship goes to an incoming master's student. Selection is based on merit and a commitment to print journalism Preference will be given to students from populations underrepresented in the journalism profession. To be considered for the fellowship, applicants to the College's master's program must submit a letter of interest and samples of their work product. The fellow receives 24 credits of tuition remission and a stipend of more than $14,000.
Scripps Howard Foundation Doctoral Fellowship. Funded by the Scripps Howard Foundation, this Ph.D. program fellowship is for an outstanding professional journalist interested in embarking on a career in journalism education and research. The three-year fellowship includes tuition remission and an annual $30,000 stipend.
Eleanor Merrill Graduate Fellowships. Named in honor of Ellie Merrill, the chairwoman emerita of the College's Board of Visitors and the widow of College benefactor Philip Merrill, these awards typically include stipends of about $7,000 and 10 credits of tuition remission for the academic year.
Lillie Z. Goldberg / Hodding Carter III Scholarship. This $2,000 scholarship is awarded to an outstanding applicant to the Public Affairs Reporting program.
Mary Anne and Frank A. Kennedy Scholarship. A $5,000 award plus limited tuition remission is given to an outstanding graduate applicant.
The Hiebert Journalism International Travel Award. An endowed fund established by and named for College founding dean and Professor Emeritus Ray E. Hiebert. Provides reimbursement of travel expenses of up to $2,500 (or more, depending on endowment investment growth) for one student annually for travel outside the United States for a seminar, conference or on a journalism-related itinerary. Initial application is to the dean of the College of Journalism; it will be considered by a faculty scholarship/awards committee.
Assistantships. Teaching, research and administrative assistantships include tuition remission of up to 10 credits per semester and stipends starting at $15,000 a year for master's and doctoral students. Students interested in assistantships must apply to individual units.
For more information, see: http://www.journalism.umd.edu/financial/grad.html
Contact Information
Specific information about the Journalism Program is available on request from:
Office of Graduate Studies
1117 Journalism Building,
University of Maryland-College Park
MD
20742
Telephone: (301) 405-2380
Fax: (301) 314-9166
jourgrad@deans.umd.edu
http://www.journalism.umd.edu/grad
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