MA Journalism Education

Course Overview This Master of Arts in Journalism Education prepares experienced educators and practicing journalists to teach the next generation. The program, affiliated with the renowned Center for Scholastic Journalism, equips you with foundational media knowledge and advanced pedagogical skills. You will learn to effectively teach and advise student media across platforms, from newsprint and yearbooks to digital and social media. Key Program Highlights Affiliation with Kent State's prestigious Center for Scholastic Journalism Curriculum blending core journalism theory with practical teaching methods Focus on First Amendment freedoms, media literacy, and the role of media in society Designed for both high school teachers and journalists transitioning to higher education Culminating portfolio of ready-to-use classroom assets like lesson plans and handbooks