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Master of Journalism Education

Kent, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

The Master of Arts in Journalism Education is offered by the School of Media and Journalism in the College of Communication and Information at Kent State University.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate core knowledge in Journalism Education. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

Teacher
Education Coordinator
Curriculum Assistant
Learning Support Specialist
Education Program Officer

Curriculum

Minimum 30 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Theory and Societal Role of Media and Journalism
Principles and Practices of Digital Media
Media Content Creation
Digital Technologies I: Data Fundamentals
Information Literacy for Youth.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; Minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale unless the programme sets more; Transcripts and department documents (resume
Goal statement
Recommendations) vary by programme; English proficiency proof required.

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 71
PTE Academic 50
Duolingo 100

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Undergraduate transcripts
Degree certificate
English proficiency evidence
Curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose

How to apply

Review the postgraduate admission requirements for Master of Journalism Education. Prepare degree certificates
Academic transcripts
Language evidence
required supporting documents. Complete the application to Kent State University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,169, $21,919 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$1,000 USD

Program details

Campus	Kent Campus
Faculty or school	College of Communication and Information
Department	School of Media and Journalism
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60,30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Kent State offers merit-based scholarships and other awards for eligible international students. Award criteria, Amounts, And deadlines vary by scholarship.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
321 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.