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Degree Requirements
To earn the master’s degree in journalism, meet the following requirements.
Fulfill the requirements for your chosen track.
- Thesis track—8 graduate-level courses, an internship, and a thesis (40 credits):
- 4 core courses, including the proseminar JOUR E-100
- 4 electives (at least 2 journalism electives and 1 general elective; choose your general elective in consultation with the program director)
- An internship
- A master’s thesis
- Capstone track—10 graduate-level courses, an internship, and a capstone project (48 credits):
- 4 core courses, including the proseminar JOUR E-100
- 6 electives (at least 4 journalism electives and 1 general elective; choose your general elective in consultation with the program director)
- An internship
- A capstone project
See how to choose a track. And find courses using the degree course search.
Take all courses for graduate credit.
Courses must be taken at Harvard Extension School, Summer School, or the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. See Academic Standing and Enrollment.
Earn a B− or higher in each course and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Note that a B or higher grade is required in the 3 courses required for admission.
Complete 6 of the total courses with Harvard-affiliated instructors.
The master’s thesis and the internship each count as 1 course with a Harvard-affiliated instructor. Use the degree course search to find these courses.
Complete all requirements within 5 years of the date of admission.
If your application is delayed, the 5-year timeframe begins on the date of completion of the third preadmission course. If you are unable to complete the degree within 5 years, you are retired from the program.