Student interviewing an attendee at the 2024 Republican National Convention

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, sports or pop 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.

Request Info!

Why Newhouse?

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

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 communications, media and entertainment company in the country. Loyalty runs deep, and alumni are always 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

Students anchoring a show in the Dick Clark Studio.

Broadcast and Digital Journalism

Learn the skills 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 a tight 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.

Students on a balcony at the Spoleto Film Festival.

Goldring Arts, Style and Culture Journalism

Bring your passions for writing and culture to this program and leave with the experience and knowledge you need to build a career as an arts journalist and communicator.

Two students providing commentary at a collegiate soccer match.

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.

Known throughout the nation, the Newhouse School is an active, dynamic community where students take innovative approaches to purpose-driven storytelling and prepare to lead and shape the industry of tomorrow.