Master of Arts in Journalism & Media Production

Elevate your storytelling and production skills for today’s dynamic media landscape

Sacred Heart University’s master’s program in journalism & media production (JMP) helps students prepare for today’s fast-changing media world. The program combines hands-on digital training with a strong foundation in media studies. Students learn to work confidently in traditional and new media.

Program graduates build careers in broadcast news, documentaries, digital storytelling, immersive media and content creation. Through real-world projects an practical experience, JMP students gain the skills to become successful reporters, creators, and producers, at home and around the world.

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Benefits

Develop the skills, experience and connections to launch a successful career in today’s media industry. You will:

• Engage in hands-on, on-campus learning
• Build a professional media portfolio
• Learn from award-winning faculty
• Connect with media organizations in the NYC/tri-state area

Tools for Success: MacBook, Adobe & DSLR

All JMP students are issued a MacBook Pro laptop to keep after graduation, the latest Adobe software licensure and a personal DSLR camera kit for use during the full course of the program.

Facilities & Technology

The School of Communication, Media & the Arts (SCMA) program is housed in the Frank & Marisa Martire Center for the Liberal Arts, with its media production studios and interactive learning laboratories. This $50 million, 120,000-square-foot, world-class facility offers students unparalleled resources to advance their skills and knowledge for a global marketplace. The Dr. Michelle C. Loris ’70 Forum and media theater enables students to produce professional multicamera, live-streamed programs with live audiences.

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Learning Outcomes

Journalism & Media Production (JMP) students graduate with a professional portfolio that showcases their work across digital platforms, including photo, video, studio and field production. Through hands-on classes and real-world assignments, students develop technical and editorial expertise in:

Curriculum

Rapid Industry Growth

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects over 104,800 new media and communication jobs by 2034.

Career Paths

Students are ready to succeed across traditional and emerging media. They are prepared for many professional opportunities, from hands-on reporting and production to digital storytelling and immersive media.

Where Our Graduates Work

SHU alumni are employed across the media industry. SHU’s proximity to New York City and the tri-state area gives students opportunities to work at high-profile companies such as ABC News, NBC, CBS and MTV.

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Partnerships & Opportunities

Real-world collaboration is at the heart of SHU’s journalism program. Through industry partnerships and community projects, students build portfolios, expand networks and contribute to meaningful storytelling.

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Degree Options for Incoming Students & Current SHU Undergraduates

For Incoming Freshmen: Bachelor’s-MA in Journalism & Media Production

Incoming freshmen can apply directly to both the undergraduate and graduate programs for a streamlined experience leading to a master's degree in journalism & media production.

For Current SHU Undergraduates: 4+1 Combined Degree

Sacred Heart undergraduates can fast-track their future by earning a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in just five years. Talk with your adviser to develop your 4+1 plan.

Award-winning Faculty

Recognized with industry & academic accolades

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