Television and Digital Journalism (M.A.)

Master’s Degree in Television & Digital Journalism

The Kamal Adham Center for Television and Digital Journalism is designed to prepare graduate students for careers in television broadcasting and news reporting in the digital age. Through its master’s program, the Center offers graduates the opportunity to become reporters, producers, television anchors, hosts and media professionals at the top television and satellite channels locally and internationally.

The 30-credit hour curriculum provides comprehensive knowledge of the literature and practice of television journalism and news media. It is a practical program that provides intensive and hands-on exposure to the skills needed for producing both field reports and in-studio shows. The program courses focus on editorial and technical skills, such as scriptwriting in English and Arabic, camera use, editing and studio operations, as well as courses on interviewing, talk show hosting and voice coaching. Students learn to use the latest HD and 3D cameras and digital equipment that is comparable to facilities found in major news organizations around the world.

Admission

Applicants are required to have a minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or its equivalent of gayyid giddan (very good) in an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. Applicants with relevant work experience, but with a GPA slightly lower than 3.0 may still be considered for admission by the Center’s graduate committee.

In addition to general language requirements established by AUC, the applicant must demonstrate a proficiency in English at an advanced level. All applicants will be personally interviewed a committee chaired by the director of the program in order to assess their level of communication and spoken language skills.

Applicants must submit official transcripts of all university degrees, an updated curriculum vitae, two recommendation letters from relevant, credible sources and a personal statement of purpose. Applicants with media experience must submit samples of their work.
Since the Television and Digital Journalism Master’s is a practical and hands-on program, requiring daily assignments outside of normal scheduled classes, students are expected to be available to take classes and complete assignments during the day and evening hours.

Admission checklist:

Proof of English Language proficiency
Official transcripts
Curriculum Vitae
Two letters of recommendation
Personal statement of purpose
Samples of published/broadcast work if applicable
Director interview

TV & Digital Journalism Master’s Courses

A minimum of 10 courses totaling 30 credit hours is required for the degree. All students must take the following:

Electives

All students must also take two (2) 500-level courses offered either by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication or departments and/or Centers of the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. All electives must be approved by the advisor to ensure relevance to the program.

Thesis and Comprehensive Exams

The Master’s degree in Television and Digital Journalism is a professional degree. In lieu of comprehensive exams and a thesis, students are required to complete a capstone project.

Adham Center Students who have completed their master’s degree in Television and Digital Journalism (TVDJ), which is recognized as a professional degree by the Supreme Council of Universities’ Sector for Media and Communication, may take five (5) more courses from the course offerings of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, sit for comprehensive exam and prepare a thesis study if they wish to obtain a master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication (JRMC), and thus, have dual masters in TVDJ and JRMC from the American University in Cairo.

Please note the following:

*A graduate admission application is needed for both programs, in addition to a dual degree form approved by both units.

*Students applying for a dual graduate degree must fulfill admission requirements for both programs.

*Up to 12 credit hours (4 courses) may be double counted for both degrees, therefore, a total number of 15 courses is required to complete the dual graduate degrees.

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