About Master’s Program,
Our MS students tailor their plan of study to match their interests, whether they are new to the field of journalism and media or mid-career professionals seeking to update their skills.
Our professional classes include: podcasting, mobile journalism, reporting public issues, feature writing, strategic social media, radio and television producing, data journalism, nonfiction book publishing, magazine editing and production, and much more.
We also offer a range of more advanced, theoretical courses, including ethics, internet & society; First Amendment law: race, class & gender in the media; historical research methods, advanced research methods and theory; in addition to ample opportunities to work one-on-one with individual faculty members.
Our students may also take courses in our sister schools in the Scripps College of Communication. This could include interactive web design, photography, infographics and data visualization, or immersive media (AR & VR) while grounding their work in journalism.
Masters students in our two-year program are eligible for graduate assistantships, which include a tuition waiver and stipend. GA positions vary from working in the Scripps College to working outside the school in a corporate communications capacity in various departments across Ohio University.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Admission to graduate study is highly competitive, and there are almost always more applicants than available spaces. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to a program.
On-Campus Programs: Persons interested in applying to Athens campus programs should reach out to the academic program(opens in a new window) directly before applying.
Online Programs: Generally, students that reside outside of the United States are not eligible to enroll in an online program. Ohio University also is unable to provide immigration support to international students in online programs. If you would like to discuss your specific situation in order to determine eligibility for admission to an online program, reach out to an OHIO Online enrollment advisor(opens in a new window) before applying.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
There are many different funding opportunities available to graduate students at Ohio University, including graduate appointments such as teaching and research assistantships, awards and fellowships, and financial aid. Assistantship recipients are selected by individual programs across campus; consult your academic program for more information about their opportunities. You can also browse additional funding opportunity information below.
Graduate Student Senate provides $49,000 a year to graduate students for travel and original work grants. Travel Awards are $750 and Original Work Grants are $750.
Student Enhancement Awards provide up to $6,000 support for research and travel for a student and mentor to attend a professional meeting to present results. See Student Enhancement Awards for more information.
Application Requirement,
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) – optional. Official scores must be sent by the testing agency to the Graduate College.
International students must provide TOEFL or IELTS scores to the Graduate College.
Official transcripts from all universities previously attended.
Resume/CV
Statement of purpose
Three letters of recommendation
Writing sample
Application Deadline,
Feb 01, 2025
Application Fee,
US Citizen, Permanent Resident, $50 USD
International $55 USD
