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    Journalism (MJ)

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    Philadelphia, USMJIn-person1 year
    $50,790.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    56%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    7
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $60.00
    App fee

    Journalism (MJ) at Temple University is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MJ program based in Philadelphia, US. Tuition is $50,790.

    About the program

    One-year 30-credit program training journalists in multimedia reporting, urban journalism, editing, ethics, and public interest with specializations in areas like broadcast, community, entrepreneurial, investigative, podcasting, and digital journalism. Culminates in a capstone independent reporting project.

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT (US)

    $15,000.00
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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Journalism (MJ) at Temple University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Journalism (MJ) at Temple University is $50,790 across 30 required credits.
    Is Journalism (MJ) at Temple University online or in-person?
    Journalism (MJ) at Temple University is offered in-person.
    How long does Journalism (MJ) at Temple University take to complete?
    Journalism (MJ) at Temple University is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Journalism (MJ) at Temple University?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    How competitive is Journalism (MJ) at Temple University?
    Journalism (MJ) at Temple University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 56%.