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Find your future in journalism

If you’re dreaming of a career in communications, the Newhouse School at Syracuse University is the best place to start. A journalism degree from Newhouse will set you apart. Whether you want to report on politics, investigative stories, sports or arts and culture, we’ll teach you the skills you need to approach every story with journalistic integrity and respect.

In as little as one year, you can earn a master's degree from one of the country's leading communications schools, even if you have no prior experience in communications.

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Why Newhouse?

Leading-edge facilities: Learn the art of storytelling across multiple media platforms in our digital newsroom, pre- and post-production studios and sports media center.

Embracing technology: Newhouse leads the way in exploring the benefits of generative AI and immersive media, and encouraging the responsible and ethical use of emerging technologies in storytelling.

Industry connections: Our professors are industry professionals, bringing practical knowledge and real-world insights to the classroom.

Powerful network: Newhouse alumni are found at the top levels of nearly every major media organization in the country. Loyalty runs deep, and alumni are willing to help students and new graduates get their start in the industry.

Hands-on experiences

In your capstone you might wind up at an arts festival, in Washington, D.C. or at a football training camp. You can study:

Arts, style and culture journalism
Broadcast and digital journalism
Magazine, news and digital journalism
Sports journalism

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Broadcast and Digital Journalism

Develop the skill set you need to be a broadcast and digital journalist, including all aspects of newscast production, from producing, shooting and interviewing, to writing and reporting a story on deadline.

Magazine, News and Digital Journalism

Develop your interviewing, reporting, editing and writing skills for different types of media on multiple platforms. Learn how to find, research, investigate and pitch stories.

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Goldring Arts, Style and Culture Journalism

Bring your passion for arts, style and culture to this program that will hone your writing, reporting and multimedia skills to build a career as a journalist or communicator.

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Sports Journalism Track

Add a sports media focus to the broadcast or writing degree. Cover sports on multiple platforms and take advantage of networking opportunities with visiting professionals in sports communications.

Embracing a six-decade legacy of excellence in journalism education, the Newhouse School encourages students to take innovative approaches to purpose-driven storytelling. Join our active, collaborative community and prepare to lead and shape the industry of tomorrow.