JOURNALISM (MA) at DePaul University

Gain sought-after skills as an adaptable, data-literate multimedia journalist. With an MA in Journalism from DePaul, you’ll graduate with more than an academic understanding of journalism and its impact on the world; you’ll have a solid professional network and robust portfolio to show employers.

Create socially responsible, accurate and impactful digital, print, and broadcast content using the latest reporting tools. Whether you’re an active professional looking to expand your knowledge and network, or your bachelor’s degree is in another field and you want to pivot to journalism—you’ll leave DePaul headed to the next step of your writing, editing or production career.

The program is typically completed in two years. Classes are offered weekday evenings on the Loop Campus.

Study in the third-largest media market in the country

Our location in the heart of Chicago puts you in the middle of one of the nation’s main news hubs. You’ll benefit from partnerships, projects, and faculty and alumni connections with the organizations and outlets surrounding our campus. Each year, nearly 300 graduate and undergraduate students intern locally at places like WTTW/Channel 11, WXRT-FM, ABC7, NBC Universal, Telemundo, CBS 2, Comcast SportsNet, Tribune Publishing and the Chicago Reader.