St. Bonaventure University Online — Online Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

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Online Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

MASTER the craft of journalism

Online Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

St. Bonaventure University’s digital journalism master’s degree goes beyond traditional journalism skills such as writing, reporting, and editing and allows you to master the art of digital media and connect with audiences on a wide range of platforms by incorporating photography, video, design, and audio.

Through our digital journalism master’s program, you will learn the following:

Explore digital news in the broader scope of journalism
Grasp foundational skills in photography, video, design, and audio
Learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other tools to master digital storytelling and produce compelling media elements
Report stories and digital news in real-time via social media
Build your personal brand as a journalist
Analyze data to understand content consumption and user behavior
Develop, research, and execute a major journalism project

“The master’s program in digital journalism will combine the best ideals of journalism with the newest ways to tell stories, creating a powerful combination for our students. The digital skills taught in this program will prepare graduates to be leaders in the future of journalism.”

—Aaron Chimbel, dean of the Jandoli School of Communication

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Online MA in Digital Journalism Curriculum

Below are a few sample courses for the online Master's in Digital Journalism program. For complete curriculum information, please fill out the form and download a program guide.

Testimonials

stephon johnson

Not only will the program set you up for success, but you'll have access to an alumni base that will actually talk to you. Being a small school has its perks.

- Stephon Johnson
Staff Writer
New York Amsterdam News

justin craig

The most important characteristic in this industry is experience. There is no place better suited to give you the experience needed than right here at Bonaventure. Real world applications in an environment of encouragement is critical to hone your skills for the future.

- Justin Craig
Senior Director of Audio
ESPN

eric fisher

St. Bonaventure is a special place that nurtures and develops a student's whole self, and not just their career skills. There are a lot of places where one can prepare for a career, but St. Bonaventure is uniquely positioned to develop students who are then prepared to both do well and do good in the world.

- Eric Fisher
Newsletter Writer
Front Office Sports

Ben Blakely

I believe the real-world application stands out the most. Having the ability to learn from professors and countless Bonnie alums who have excelled in journalism and broadcasting has been worthwhile.

- Ben Blakely
MA in Digital Journalism, 2023
Alumni

At Bona’s, I learned much more than the mere nuts and bolts of everyday journalism. I learned how to listen to the unheard, how to see the invisible among us, how to recognize the dignity in all.

- Dan Barry
New York Times Columnist
Pulitzer Prize-winner

Tradition Meets Technology – A graduate degree that emphasizes the highest journalistic standards to earn public trust and multimedia courses that prepare you with a digital skillset. Learn to demonstrate an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to move journalism forward in a variety of organizations and settings.

Unique Masterclasses – Each of our 7-week courses contains a masterclass—a video lesson delivered by an accomplished alum or industry expert sharing their experience and best practices. Facilitated by the course instructor, you will learn from leading professionals who relate to your aspirations and know SBU firsthand.

Ethics and Diversity – Shaped by Franciscan values, the university places a large emphasis on integrity and is committed to truth, accuracy, fairness, diversity, and freedom of speech. Our students become socially conscious and ethically committed journalists.

Dedicated Faculty – Learn the essentials of journalism from faculty with award-winning careers in journalism who know what it takes to succeed in the field. Our caring faculty are mentors who will be dedicated to your success, both in and outside the classroom.

JMC501 Digital Journalism Today

This is the foundational course in digital journalism. Students will contextualize the role of digital journalism in our rapidly changing society and media landscape. There will be a focus on how diverse audiences interact with journalism and how journalists cover issues of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual misconduct and other contemporary issues. The course also covers the forces affecting change in the industry and how flexibility, agility and adaptability are crucial for digital journalists and open up many career possibilities.

Digital Journalism at St. Bonaventure

Why St. Bonaventure University’s Master’s in Digital Journalism?

JMC602 Social Media Storytelling

The practice and study of using social media for journalism. The course will include an overview of social media platforms and using them to cover news with speed and accuracy, including for breaking news. Also discussed are ways to use social media to build a brand and promote journalistic work.

JMC604 Coding & Interactive Storytelling

This course focuses on the web programming languages used to create interactive digital storytelling packages that include multiple media elements. Students will learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery, among other tools for interactive storytelling, and apply those to produce significant journalistic work.

Journalism Excellence

We’ve been developing skilled digital journalists for more than 70 years, including Pulitzer Prize, Emmy, Peabody, and Edward R. Murrow winners.

Learn more about our rich journalism tradition from alumnus Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN →

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