What are the differences between the Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees?
The Master of Arts degree is a 9-month program appropriate for students who have already have a strong mastery of journalism skills and would like to develop expertise in a specific area: arts & culture, business & economics, politics or science journalism. Students in this program generally already have significant experience working in the journalism industry, an extensive file of clips, and are ready to move on from general assignment reporting. They take courses both at the Journalism School, as well as in other divisions at Columbia University, depending on their concentration area. The deadline to apply for Fall 2010 is Jan. 15, 2010. Listen and learn more.
The Master of Arts degree is a 9-month program appropriate for students who have already have a strong mastery of journalism skills and would like to develop expertise in a specific area: arts & culture, business & economics, politics or science journalism. Students in this program generally already have significant experience working in the journalism industry, an extensive file of clips, and are ready to move on from general assignment reporting. They take courses both at the Journalism School, as well as in other divisions at Columbia University, depending on their concentration area. The deadline to apply for Fall 2011 is Jan. 15, 2011. Listen and learn more.
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