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MAKE HEADLINES WITH A MASTER'S IN JOURNALISM

Hofstra's award-winning faculty will help you establish a solid foundation of reporting skills and build a portfolio of work across all media  digital, broadcast, and print  through on-campus media outlets.

  • Develop advanced, multimedia story-telling skills.
  • Build a wide-ranging professional network through internships at the nation’s top media companies.
  • Choose from two optional specializations: Sports and Entertainment Journalism or Community and Investigative Journalism.
  • No GRE required.
  • Scholarships are available for qualified candidates.

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The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication maintains its highly regarded reputation across the country and the world by the industry-setting professionalism and award-winning accomplishments of its alumni and faculty who are actively shaping the future of media on and off camera.

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HIGH-TECH LEARNING

Prepare for your future career in the NewsHub, a state-of-the-art newsroom and collaborative space. Graduate students also have access to one of the largest non-commercial broadcast studios in the northeast United States, WRHU-88.7FM, Hofstra’s 24/7 fully digital radio station.

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STUDENT JOURNALISM SPECIAL REPORTS

Complete your professional portfolio with a Capstone Project, either as an extensive single article or series of articles, that thoroughly examines an issue.

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BUILT FOR SUCCESS

Hofstra’s MA in Journalism program regularly puts students in the path of key influencers and executives at a range of media companies across the nation. Find industry connections in The Herbert School Network of Success, a nationwide group of successful media professionals ready to share their knowledge and experience.

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Get Started on Your Application!

Take control of your future; start your application today. Once you have submitted your completed file, you’ll receive an admission decision in just three business days.

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Phone: 516-463-4723