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Media, Writing, and Communications Certificate in Journalism

Diploma Description

This writing certificate, which can be taken fully online, introduces you to the essential research, information-gathering, and reporting skills of journalism. Learn how to craft everything from feature writing and investigative reporting to long-form interviews and arts and music criticism. Whether you are an aspiring freelance or entrepreneurial journalist, a budding beat reporter, or seasoned news writer, the Certificate in Journalism will provide you with a well-rounded foundation of expert instruction and professional guidance from field veterans. It will prepare you for writing accurate and engaging articles and features, and give you the opportunity to explore a range of multimedia platforms.

The certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete three required courses and three elective courses from the list below. Courses from other Media, Writing, and Communications certificates may be applied as substitutions pending advance review and approval by the academic department. The certificate must be completed within three years of taking the first certificate-eligible course. For advisement, please contact the Center for Publishing and Applied Liberal Arts at (212) 998-7289 or sps.pala.ce@nyu.edu.

 

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Program Curriculum

COURSES THAT GIVE YOU THE SKILLS AND TRAINING YOU NEED TO START YOUR NEW CAREER

Program Curriculum

COURSES THAT PROVIDE FOUNDATIONAL INFORMATION IN THE FIELD WITH OPTIONS TO SPECIALIZE IN AN AREA RELEVANT TO YOUR NEEDS

REQUIRED COURSES

All Courses Required

Newswriting and Reporting

In this course, you will learn the central aspects of newswriting and reporting for both print and digital platforms, from crafting the unique...

2024 Fall
1 section

Interviews and Profiles

Learn how to conduct effective interviews, fashion them into articles, and get them published.

Media Literacy: An Overview

When working in media jobs, it’s essential to be both a savvy consumer of the news as well as a thoughtful editor. This class, taught by a...

2024 Fall
+ 1 more semester
2 sections

ELECTIVE COURSES

Complete 3

Feature Writing in the Digital Age

This practical workshop is designed to prepare you for writing and publishing feature articles.

2024 Fall
+ 1 more semester
2 sections

How to Write Op-Eds and Personal Essays

Learn how to write essays and then get them published in magazines, in newspapers, and online.

2025 Spring
1 section

Introduction to Podcasting and Radio Reporting

If you want to create a podcast or work in radio, learn everything you need to get started in this beginner’s workshop.

Multimedia Storytelling

Multimedia storytelling has the power to provide context and depth to news stories, fundraising drives, marketing campaigns, and personal...

2024 Fall
+ 1 more semester
2 sections

Writing That Gets Noticed

This course will teach you how to break through the noise and get attention for your writing from readers, editors, and gatekeepers. Whether you...

Writing Parenthood

Produce a polished, ready-to-publish personal essay or hybrid essay/reported piece about parenthood for a growing market.

General Admission Requirements

For those who have completed some college Completion of 32 credits with at least 2 years work experience OR 60 credits with no work experience required