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The Master of Arts in Journalism is designed to immerse you in the fast-paced world of converging media. Presented from a Christian worldview, it will equip you with the latest reporting and technical skills for both traditional and digital media application. In addition, this online masters in journalism degree includes social media and internet marketing, helping you to deepen audience engagement.
Advance in leadership roles with higher salary opportunities.
Gain advanced knowledge in traditional and multiplatform reporting, and mobile field production.
Learn how to get work published in professional media outlets.
Be mentored by faculty members who teach on campus in Virginia Beach.
Available Fully Online
8-Week Course Sessions
Scholarships Available
On completing the online M.A. in journalism degree, you will be able to:
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Students work with faculty to learn about academic requirements for publication, determine the topic/set-up of culminating projects, complete necessary preparation to begin projects, and arrange for committee assignments. Pass/No Pass.
Software and web-based tools used in the production and distribution of multimedia and mobile news content. Includes essential programming languages such as HTML, CSS, and Java-Script and learning computer-assisted journalism that integrates technology with high quality news-authoring. Multiplatform production lab included.
Prominent historical and theoretical perspectives of media and popular culture and their influence on individuals and communities from a Christocentric worldview. Provides media professionals and emergent scholars with an understanding of the role of media and narrative in the development of worldviews. Cross-listed with COM 600.
Media industry research methods, evaluation and analysis techniques, including surveys, content analyses, polling, data mining, in-depth interviews, and focus groups. Common research practices of professional journalists, public relations practitioners, film-television professionals, media analysts and consultants, and communication scholars are examined. Web-based lab included. Cross-listed with COM 601.
Current internet, social media, and mobile media marketing theories, strategies, tools and practices. Includes study of communication methods used by professionals in journalism, film, television, advertising, public relations, and related professions to brand, promote, and distribute products and services. Web-based production lab included. Cross-listed with COM 607.
Professional journalistic practices of news reporting and storytelling within the emerging digital media environments. Students will investigate research, interview, gather data, research, write and edit stories for multiple media platforms. Multimedia production lab included.
Techniques and writing styles required for feature writing, editorials, essays, blogs and for in-depth stories in business, politics, health, entertainment, religion, national and international affairs. News production lab included.
Current issues in media law and ethics governing the creation, production, distribution and ownership of media content, focusing on new communication technologies and services. Issues addressed include intellectual property, freedom of the press, privacy, obscenity, libel, licensing and contracts, guilds and unions, and consumer rights and protections. Cross-listed with COM 614.
Contemporary principles and practices of leadership in media-related organizations, both commercial and non-profit, through a biblical lens. Includes current theories on leading organizational change, virtual teams, and entrepreneurship. Lab included. Cross-listed with COM 628.
Professional principles, aesthetics, and field craft of news reporting and producing for dissemination across multiple media platforms, including use of mobile technology. News production lab included.
Community and citizen reporting in the development of news and information. Includes investigating, writing, producing and creating local and regional news, including analysis of common strategies and practices employed to cover community issues and events and to engage civic leaders and organizations. Includes production of weekly news stories.
Degree candidates complete a media project as appropriate to their degree plans within the departments of Film-Television and Strategic Communication and Journalism. May be repeated for up to six credits. Prerequisite: COM 691. Pass/No Pass.
Valuable for those considering advanced graduate or doctoral studies leading to a career in higher education. Students writing a thesis must demonstrate a good understanding of research methods and the ability to apply those methods to a research project. May be repeated for up to six credits. Prerequisite: COM 691. All MFA or M.A. theses have the 99 designation. Doctoral dissertations are designated COM 799. Pass/No Pass.
An online two-credit course designed to help acclimate students to Regent University and online learning. It will provide the knowledge, resources and essential skills needed for success at the graduate level. Topics include academic writing, online learning, information literacy, and advising and support services. It may be required for some students as a condition of admission, and may substitute for UNIV LIB Information Research and Resources and/or ENGL 500 Graduate Academic Writing Seminar.
In this exploding age of information, it is the objective of the library faculty to prepare graduates to be on the cutting edge of information technology. Information literacy is the ability to effectively access information for problem solving and decision-making; thus, the knowledge and abilities you glean from this course will open doors to lifelong learning. It is imperative for graduate study research. Since the information learned in this course is a vital foundation for all other coursework, its completion is required within the first semester of study. The course takes approximately ten hours to complete.
2018-2019 Semester Check-In Deadlines:
All new students are expected to check-in for the semester 2 weeks prior to the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
Session |
Semester Check-In |
Session Start Date |
Session A |
Wednesday, August 15 |
Monday, August 27 |
Session M |
Wednesday, September 12 |
Monday, September 24 |
Session B |
Wednesday, October 17 |
Monday, October 29 |
Session C |
Wednesday, January 2 |
Monday, January 14 |
Session T |
Wednesday, January 30 |
Monday, February 11 |
Session D |
Wednesday, March 6 |
Monday, March 18 |
Session E |
Wednesday, May 1 |
Monday, May 13 |
Session F |
Wednesday, June 12 |
Monday, June 24 |
Admissions Process:
Step 1: Application
Submit your application using our Regent University Online Application.
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.
Step 2: Application Fee
Pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee online during the application process via our Miscellaneous Payments Form or by check or money order mailed to Regent University, Enrollment Support Services, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.
Step 3: Submit your Unofficial College Transcripts*
We are able to examine and view your unofficial transcript from a U.S.-based school, which indicates successful completion of a bachelor's degree program, in order to review you for an admissions decision. Please submit your unofficial transcript to our Admissions Office by email to transcripts@regent.edu using the subject line: SCA Master's Application Pieces.
Non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company. For further details, please review the International Admissions Checklist on the International Students Admissions page.
International Applicants: Please visit the International Students Admissions page for a more detailed explanation of the Regent University application information and to determine whether or not you qualify as an international student.
Step 4: Complete Your Academic Background Questionnaire
In lieu of the previously required personal goal statement, please complete a brief admissions questionnaire based on your professional goals and interests. This should only take a few minutes to complete but please answer the questions completely and thoughtfully. This gives us a better opportunity to get to know you and align your objective with our programs. The admissions questionnaire can be found here. Once completed, it will be sent directly to an enrollment counselor who will be in touch with you right away to help complete the rest of your application.
Step 5: Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Simply scan and upload a copy of your driver's license, high school ID, passport, permanent resident card or official government ID card, using our secure and convenient online tool. If you would prefer to take a picture of your government-issued ID and email that to our office, please attach your ID and email to apply@regent.edu with the subject line: Government ID.
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
Tuition for the 2018-2019 academic year is:
Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
M.A. in Journalism | $595 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (Online Students) | $550 |
Library Course | $50 one-time fee (All students must register for this course to graduate.) |
Late Payment Fee | $100 |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
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