kastashado

someone had mentioned Georgia. honestly , I've been looking around and GA doesn't seem to have their sh** together as much as UF. Either case, if you're looking into grad work, I'd def say hit up Columbia, or NYU (depending on what field you're focusing on). I plan on doing some gard work here at UF, but want to go farther with my docatorate up in NY and possibly seek out some other venues for post-doc work elsewhere. NE Wayz, that's just my two pennies, which aint worth 1/2 a cent (go figure that one out).
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givlupi

what about texas-austin?

clrgrdcutie

What about the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University?

A2Wolves6

The Scripps school is the best hidden secret. May be the best one in the nation.

TexasGal519

I've been accepted to the graduate broadcast programs at Missouri, USC, Northwestern and American. I am having a tough time deciding, and to make it even harder American called and offered me about a 75% scholarship. I know it doesn't have the name the others do and that worries me a little. I want to know how much you guys think name matters.

elizabeth

Old rankings:

http://www.theihs.org/libertyguide/s...ml?menuid=2#jo

bonafide20

I am just curious...is there such a program that focuses on travel writing?

DespSeekPhd

Missouri is a phenomenal program. My sister is currently there, so I know it a bit from the inside-out. Don't ever underestimate the connections you will get from alumni - someone mentioned the Mizzou-Mafia, and that's absolutely true. When the person hiring you is from the same school as you, or a person inside can put your name forward, it makes a HUGE difference in the opportunities that will come your way, especially in a field like journalism.

TexasGal519

I know Missouri is good but I don't know if it's the right program for me. It seems to be based more in theory which I got a lot of in my undergraduate journalism degree. It would also be nice to get out in 1 year, like Northwestern or American. Both of their programs focus much more on experience than class and theory. The Medill/Northwestern name is huge but I want to know if it's worth being in huge debt. Any thoughts?

DespSeekPhd

The only way you can decide is to visit the top schools and speak in depth with advisors. Broach your concerns with them, and see what they say. Plus, you'll then know if they are people you want to work with.

TexasGal519

I've been to most of them but I guess it's a little late to visit now since I have to decide like...now.

DespSeekPhd

Then pick up the phone. Email first to say that to make your decision, you'd like to speak with them about a few questions, etc. you have. Then schedule a time to speak with them. You'd be surprised how a couple conversations will clear up the decision for you.

Miss-C

I am really suprised that hardly anyone has mentioned two of the best schools for journalism- Syracuse U and USC !

Syracuse has Newhouse School- it was the first journalism school in the nation, one of the best schools and has an awesome list of alumni- We're talking Dick Clark, Bob Costas, and tons of other people in the business.

University of So Cal also has the Annenberg School- a top rated school with various fields from communications to broadcast to PR and others. Also, because of it's large size it has a huge alumni list and the alumni network comes in handy. And come on, look at the location - it's L.A., the number 2 market !!!!

Robert137

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications (CoJMC) is a great choice. Competing against students from America's best journalism schools, three CoJMC students just captured a national championship, a third place and an honorable mention at the 46th annual Hearst National Championships in San Francisco.

Great internships, professors, and hands-on learning oportunities abound for students here.

Omaha senior Chris Welch won the national championship in the Hearst Championship's broadcasting category for his television news report on immigration issues.
Omaha's Michael Bruntz took third place in the writing competition for his stories on immigration and former California Gov. Jerry Brown.
Lincoln senior Brian Lehmann earned an honorable mention in the photojournalism category and won the "best picture story of the year" award for a series of photos documenting the Platte River.

In the Overall Intercollegiate Hearst Competition this year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln placed fourth nationally ahead of Missouri, Syracuse, USC, Northwestern and several other J-schools with notable reputations.

MayerGirl5

Hi. In August, I will begin my Freshman year at Mizzou. I'm excited, and I hope to eventually write for the New York Post. Does anyone know how to go about that? Thanks.