Facts matter. Reliable information is essential to democracy. And good journalism challenges views of the world. To make your mark, first learn how to gather information and develop the necessary writing, reporting, and editing skills for an evolving, multimedia industry.
The future of journalism is waiting.
Why Study Digital Journalism at MMC?
There’s no better place to study journalism than in the world’s media capital – New York City. Start your day in class with expert faculty working directly in the field, and end at an internship in places like Bloomberg, Buzzfeed, or CNN. The city is your campus —whether it’s an excursion to the Associated Press headquarters, guest lectures by television titans, or covering live events in the field, you will be immersed in the digital journalism industry with dedicated, experienced faculty.
What You Will Learn
Produce dynamic, relevant content by learning research, writing, and reporting skills. Courses like
Journalism in the 21st Century
,
On Air Reporting
, and
Digital Culture
s give you the tools to be a versatile and multi-skilled creator.
Create necessary change in our world by learning to be an ethical and responsible newsmaker. Courses such as
Cultural History of Media
and
Media, Law, and Ethics
allow you to develop an informed code of principled journalism.
Blend your passion for journalism with a specific area of interest, like U.S. politics or public health, or explore a wide variety of topics and media outlets. Courses such as
Arts and Media Reporting
,
Fashion Media and Culture
, and
Communication Campaigns
allow you to engage with and focus on your specific journalistic interests.
MMC’s bi-weekly student newspaper offers current students invaluable experience in pitching, research, and writing while sharing important stories from across the student body.
Between learning from our experienced journalist professors to connecting with successful alumni for internships, where I am now is a direct result of my time at MMC. I was able to strengthen my writing skills, hone in on my journalistic voice, and fully immerse myself in the media industry from day one.
Jack Irvin ’20
Entertainment Writer, Bustle
Class of 2020, Double Major in
Digital Journalism
and
Cinema, Television, and Emerging Media
In addition to being located in the heart of NYC—the communication capital of the world—MMC is also home to state-of-the-art facilities open for daily use for our Communication and Media Arts students.
