Master's Degree in
Journalism
Journalists play a crucial role in a democracy: They provide vital information the public needs to make informed decisions, hold leaders accountable, advocate for social change, and explain our changing world. In our Journalism Master’s program, you’ll explore innovative approaches to engaging audiences and telling compelling stories that impact your community and serve the public good.
Master's Degree in
Journalism
Journalists play a crucial role in a democracy: They provide vital information the public needs to make informed decisions, hold leaders accountable, advocate for social change, and explain our changing world. In our Journalism Master’s program, you’ll explore innovative approaches to engaging audiences and telling compelling stories that impact your community and serve the public good.
Become a Professional Storyteller with a Journalism Graduate Degree
In our full-time, one-year graduate program in Eugene, you’ll master the fundamentals of journalistic writing and reporting. Learn story research and development, interviewing, investigative journalism, and feature writing, all with an emphasis on writing fact-based nonfiction while studying the ethics and laws that are the underpinning of journalism. Along the way, you’ll become part of a network of professionals dedicated to uncovering the truth and sharing it with their communities. No previous journalism experience necessary! Join the ranks of the many high-profile journalists—from Anderson Cooper and Lester Holt to Barbara Walters—who started with non-journalism backgrounds, or add in-demand storytelling and writing skills to your toolbox for any industry.
Applications for the 2025 cohort are open now!
Apply by the Round 2 deadline of January 15, 2025 to ensure an admission decision before the February 15 UO scholarship deadline.
Questions? Reach out to us at sojcmasters@uoregon.edu.
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Become a Professional Storyteller with a Journalism Graduate Degree
In our full-time, one-year graduate program in Eugene, you’ll master the fundamentals of journalistic writing and reporting. Learn story research and development, interviewing, investigative journalism, and feature writing, all with an emphasis on writing fact-based nonfiction while studying the ethics and laws that are the underpinning of journalism. Along the way, you’ll become part of a network of professionals dedicated to uncovering the truth and sharing it with their communities. No previous journalism experience necessary! Join the ranks of the many high-profile journalists—from Anderson Cooper and Lester Holt to Barbara Walters—who started with non-journalism backgrounds, or add in-demand storytelling and writing skills to your toolbox for any industry.
Applications for the 2025 cohort are open now!
Apply by the Round 2 deadline of January 15, 2025 to ensure an admission decision before the February 15 UO scholarship deadline.
Questions? Reach out to us at sojcmasters@uoregon.edu.
Take flight with a Journalism Master’s Degree
You’ll learn how to tell stories that inform the public and inspire change—skills in high demand at media outlets, nonprofits, and businesses across today’s competitive economy. Our graduates apply what they learn to a variety of fields and disciplines, from science, environmental, and health writing to sports broadcasting and immersive media.
Take flight
with a Journalism Master’s Degree
You’ll learn how to tell stories that inform the public and inspire change—skills in high demand at media outlets, nonprofits, and businesses across today’s competitive economy. Our graduates apply what they learn to a variety of fields and disciplines, from science, environmental, and health writing to sports broadcasting and immersive media.
Pinpoint Your Passion
Journalists and other nonfiction writers often work on a beat or stand out from the pack with a specialization. Focus your work on the topics you’re most interested in by selecting a concentration and enrolling in specialized classes:
- Investigative and Long-Form Writing
Hone your writing chops and master the skills and methods of investigative journalism. - Science and EnvironmenT
Scientific research can help us make better decisions about our lives and our world. But there’s an art to communicating science to the public in ways that create understanding and influence action. - Photojournalism and Media
Journalism isn’t all about writing. Learn the tools of the trade to become a photojournalist, visual journalist, broadcaster, or videographer. - Coming soon: Sports Journalism
Named for renowned journalist Eric W. Allen, who founded the SOJC over 100 years ago, Allen Hall sits at the heart of the verdant University of Oregon campus. During your studies in Eugene, you’ll enjoy expert guidance, hands-on experience with the latest technology, and opportunities for collaboration.
You'll also have access to our state-of-the-art Experience Hub—part production studio, part research center, part hands-on learning lab—a place where students and faculty collaborate to develop innovative content and examine the media from every angle.
Study in the Beautiful Pacific Northwest
Named for renowned journalist Eric W. Allen, who founded the SOJC over 100 years ago, Allen Hall sits at the heart of the verdant University of Oregon campus. During your studies in Eugene, you’ll enjoy expert guidance, hands-on experience with the latest technology, and opportunities for collaboration.
You'll also have access to our state-of-the-art Experience Hub—part production studio, part research center, part hands-on learning lab—a place where students and faculty collaborate to develop innovative content and examine the media from every angle.
Your Investment
These numbers represent estimated tuition for a typical student in our Journalism Master’s program. For a customized estimate, use the UO graduate costs calculator. These amounts are subject to change at the university’s discretion.
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and the G.I. Bill. Check with your employer to see if they have a tuition-matching or reimbursement program.
Cost of attendance is the estimated cost to attend the UO for the academic year. The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships provides estimates for cost of attendance information that goes beyond tuition and fees, and includes: living expenses (housing and food), books/supplies/equipment, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.
Your Investment
These numbers represent estimated tuition for a typical student in our Journalism Master’s program. For a customized estimate, use the UO graduate costs calculator. These amounts are subject to change at the university’s discretion.
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and the G.I. Bill. Check with your employer to see if they have a tuition-matching or reimbursement program.
Cost of attendance is the estimated cost to attend the UO for the academic year. The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships provides estimates for cost of attendance information that goes beyond tuition and fees, and includes: living expenses (housing and food), books/supplies/equipment, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.
Student Work
SOJC students get critical interviews, discover compelling subjects, and tell gripping stories as they gain hands-on journalism experience.
Student Work
SOJC students get critical interviews, discover compelling subjects, and tell gripping stories as they gain hands-on journalism experience.
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Ed Madison
Associate Professor of Journalism
Ed Madison’s career started strong when he became a founding producer at CNN, and today he shares his decades of industry wisdom with the next generation of journalists. With more than 30 years of experience in TV, film, and other communications, Madison focuses on providing hands-on learning opportunities to students in programs like the SOJC Media Innovation Lab, OR Magazine, and Global Journalism Expeditions.
Meet Our Faculty
Ed Madison
Associate Professor of Journalism
Ed Madison’s career started strong when he became a founding producer at CNN, and today he shares his decades of industry wisdom with the next generation of journalists. With more than 30 years of experience in TV, film, and other communications, Madison focuses on providing hands-on learning opportunities to students in programs like the SOJC Media Innovation Lab, OR Magazine, and Global Journalism Expeditions.
