Ready to become a multimedia journalism master? Here are the courses you’ll need to take and the requirements to complete the degree. To see what order most students take the courses, see the Sample Schedules page.

Minimum Requirements 

To graduate from the Multimedia Journalism Master’s program, you’ll need:

Core Courses—All Students Complete

You’ll get a foundation in storytelling and learn industry best practices from your core courses. Everyone in your cohort will take these courses, which are 4 credits each.

Terminal Project—All Students Complete 6+ Credits

During your second year, you’ll produce a terminal project (J609) incorporating some combination of video, audio, photography, writing, and/or data visualization on a multimedia platform. You can spread the work out over two or more terms and rack up 6+ credits. It’s your chance to bring together all the skills, concepts, and craft you’ve mastered in a professional-quality project. For many students, the terminal project becomes the crown jewel of their portfolio.

See past MMJ terminal projects in our Student Work feed. 

Electives—Complete 10+ Credits

You’ll need a total of 10 elective credits. Work with your advisor to select from the 2- and 4-credit courses available each term through the Multimedia Journalism and Strategic Communication Master’s programs. Elective course offerings will vary year to year. Students may also take electives in other departents across SOJC and the UO campus as well as via our tuition-sharing agreement with Portland State University.

Here are some sample course electives you might choose from:

Noncredit Workshops

We also recommend MMJ students take advantage of discounted or free tuition for multi-day summer workshops our faculty offer in Portland. Although these courses are noncredit, they offer the opportunity to get in-depth practice in key skills alongside professional journalists.

Questions?

Need some guidance? Here are a few options:

1. Download our graduate handbook for more details about program requirements and resources.
2. Contact our graduate recruiter with questions about the program, the application process, and admission.