Program Overview

Journalism and French Studies (MA)

Overview

The Journalism and French Studies program at New York University is a joint MA degree that combines rigorous journalistic training with in-depth contextual study of a specific region or culture. With a small cohort of 15 students, this program provides exposure and training in various media platforms, enabling graduates to gain fluency in journalistic methods and a rich base of knowledge in a region or culture.

Program Description

In NYU Journalism's Global & Joint Program Studies, students gain rigorous journalistic training alongside in-depth contextual study of a specific region or culture in a joint MA degree with one of eight internationally focused master's programs. With just 15 students per cohort and exposure and training in myriad media platforms, Global and Joint Program Studies students graduate with a fluency in journalistic methods and an exceptionally rich base of knowledge in a region or culture.

Admissions

All applicants to the Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS) are required to submit the general application requirements, which include:

• Academic Transcripts
• Test Scores (if required)
• Applicant Statements
• Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
• Letters of Recommendation, and
• A non-refundable application fee.

Program Requirements

The program requires the following courses: | Course | Title | Credits | | --- | --- | --- | | IFST-GA 1610 | 19th Century France | 4 | | JOUR-GA 1021 | Writing/Report Wkshp I | 4 | | JOUR-GA 1022 | Writing/Report Wkshp II | 4 | French Studies Electives | 20 | Journalism Electives | 12 | Total Credits | 44 |

Additional Program Requirements

Master's Thesis

Students must complete a Master's thesis while enrolled in JOUR-GA 1299 Directed Reading.

French Studies Exam

Students must take a 3-hour written exam.

Sample Plan of Study

The sample plan of study is as follows: 1st Semester/Term | Credits
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JOUR-GA 1021 | Writing/Report Wkshp I | 4
French Studies Elective I | 4
French Studies Elective II | 4
| Credits| 12
2nd Semester/Term
JOUR-GA 1022 | Writing/Report Wkshp II | 4
JOUR-GA 1182 | Specialized Reporting: (Journalism Elective 1) | 4
JOUR-GA 1182 | Specialized Reporting: (Journalism Elective 2) | 4
| Credits| 12
3rd Semester/Term
IFST-GA 1610 | 19th Century France | 4
French Studies Elective III | 4
French Studies Elective IV | 4
| Credits| 12
4th Semester/Term
JOUR-GA 1182 | Specialized Reporting: (Journalism Elective 3) | 4
French Studies Elective V | 4
| Credits| 8
| Total Credits| 44

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:

1. Write clear, accurate and engaging prose in an audience-appropriate manner.
2. Demonstrate critical thinking, independence, and creativity.
3. Interview subjects, conduct research, and evaluate information.
4. Work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness, and diversity.
5. Explore concepts key to international affairs, with specific focus on France and its former colonies.

Policies

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