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Journalism and Creative Nonfiction

  • Develops Voice
  • Strengthens Technical Skills
  • Shapes Tone and Style

The ability to tell an engaging and compelling story is fundamental to both journalistic writing and creative nonfiction. Learn the technical reporting skills necessary for a career in journalism or gain the confidence to write and publish your memoir, personal essay, or opinion piece. Develop strong stories for a variety of media—print and digital magazines and newspapers, video, podcasts, social media platforms--and learn to pitch your work to editors. Try an introductory or advanced class or explore our Certificate in Journalism and Newswriting .

This semester, study in-person or from anywhere in the world from the safety and comfort of your home through online or remote instruction.

Interviews and Profiles

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

2025 Summer
1 section

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...

2025 Fall
1 section

Creative Nonfiction

Creative nonfiction is an expansive mode of inquiry that integrates personal narrative with critical reflection. In this course, we’ll...

2025 Spring
+ 1 more semester
2 sections

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.

2025 Summer
1 section

Multimedia Storytelling

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

2025 Spring
+ 2 more semesters
3 sections

Spiritual Writing

Learn how to develop a writing ritual and infuse your stories with deeper...

2025 Fall
1 section

Introduction to the Media Industry

In this two-session course taught by a senior magazine editor with deep experience in newspaper, magazine, and digital media as well as...

2025 Spring
+ 2 more semesters
3 sections

Media Literacy: An Overview

In the era of highly partisan and untrustworthy news, it’s more important than ever to better understand the basics of reporting and...

2025 Spring
+ 2 more semesters
3 sections

Writing About Your Life Through Memoir, Essays, and Articles

Whether you are writing your life story, exploring a lifelong passion, or expanding your writing skills, this eight-week online course offers...

2025 Summer
1 section

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