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Journalism M.S.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to write and report on issues focusing on science, health, technology and the environment that meet professional standards of verification, accuracy, clarity and fairness.

2. Students will demonstrate the ability to think critically and apply sound judgment to both words and images.

3. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the ethical standards of journalism in the coverage of complex issues, especially ones that may be misunderstood or misrepresented.

4. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify and use multiple and diverse sources in the field of science, health, technology and the environment.

5. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of reporters, photographers, editors, news directors and producers in the evolving landscapes of print, broadcast and online news.

6. Students will demonstrate the ability to comprehend complicated issues in science, health, technology or the environment and to be able to present the issues to the general public in a clear and accurate manner.

7. Students will demonstrate the ability to use photography, video, audio, social media and other technologies in the gathering, presentation and dissemination of news that pertains to science, health, technology and the environment.

SUCCESS RATES

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3-year graduation rate

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Avg. years to degree

MEDIAN EARNINGS

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10 years after graduation

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5 years after graduation

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1 year after graduation

PLACEMENT2 years after graduation

14.3%

Working in New York

14.3%

Continuing Education

Notes

Graduation rates: the percent of students entering the master’s program any time during the academic year and graduating by May 31 three years later. Methodology is parallel to AAU Data Exchange doctoral completion rates and means that spring entrants have less time to complete. Average of three most recent reporting years (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24) Years to degree: the average number of years it takes a student to complete the selected program. Average of the three most recent completion years (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23). No Asterisk-Earnings: the median annual earnings of graduates in the selected program at the master’s degree level based on the 2-digit CIP code at 1, 5 and 10 years after graduation. U.S. Census, Postsecondary Enrollment Outcomes Explorer. Degree completers from 2001-2018 in 2020 dollars. Asterisk- Earnings: the median annual earnings of graduates in the selected program at the master’s degree level at 1, 5 and 10 years after graduation. SUNY Graduates Post Completions Interactive Dashboard. Degree completers from 2005-2019 in 2020 dollars. Working in NY State: the percent of graduates working in New York State two years after graduation. SUNY Wages Dashboard, includes graduates from 2015-18. Most recent available data from SUNY as of January 31, 2024