Checklist: Journalism
When applying to Journalism you will need to submit the following:
Please remember: An interview by telephone or in person, may also be required as part of the application review process. The department will contact the student directly regarding the interview.
Students entering the program should have journalistic experience, training, or an academic background in print journalism, broadcast journalism or a related field. Those without adequate training may still apply.
PLEASE NOTE: All students who are accepted into the Journalism M.A. program are required to complete Foundations of Journalism. The class meets twice a week 9a.m. to 5p.m. for the last three weeks in August and will count for 3 graduate credit hours. Students must pass the course with a "B" or better before the beginning of the graduate program in the fall.
Columbia College Graduate Office
600 S. Michigan Ave.
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60605
If you are an international student you will need to submit all of the above materials as well as the additional International Application Materials.
- Online application, with application fee.
- Self-Assessment essay: Within your self-assessment essay, describe your qualifications, what you expect to gain from Columbia's writing based, public affairs reporting program, and your career goals. Specificity is encouraged.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume
- An official transcript from any and all colleges/universities attended
- Work sample: Applicants must submit a representative sampling of published work or other examples of your non-fiction writing. Articles and other journalistic samples are best. Please do not submit poetry, plays, screenplays, or other work of this kind.
Work Sample Submission Method: Hard copies should be mailed to the Graduate Office.The Online Application and corresponding materials can be accessed on the Apply page. Click here if you are ready to apply.
Please remember: An interview by telephone or in person, may also be required as part of the application review process. The department will contact the student directly regarding the interview.
Students entering the program should have journalistic experience, training, or an academic background in print journalism, broadcast journalism or a related field. Those without adequate training may still apply.
PLEASE NOTE: All students who are accepted into the Journalism M.A. program are required to complete Foundations of Journalism. The class meets twice a week 9a.m. to 5p.m. for the last three weeks in August and will count for 3 graduate credit hours. Students must pass the course with a "B" or better before the beginning of the graduate program in the fall.
Columbia College Graduate Office
600 S. Michigan Ave.
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60605
If you are an international student you will need to submit all of the above materials as well as the additional International Application Materials.