The undergraduate program at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute emphasizes both the practical (basic and advanced skills training) and the theoretical. Students take lecture and seminar classes that emphasize professional ethics, the cultural politics of the media, the social role of the journalist, and the importance of craft (expository, explanatory, and literary technique).
The journalism major consists of 8 courses (5 core courses and 3 electives) for a total of 32 credits. The five core courses are:
Investigating Journalism: Ethics and Practice JOUR-UA 50
Journalistic Inquiry: The Written Word JOUR-UA 101
Journalistic Inquiry: Multimedia JOUR-UA 102
The Beat JOUR-UA 201
Advanced Reporting JOUR-UA 301
Although students are generally encouraged to complete the five core courses in sequence, many courses can be completed out of sequence and/or concurrently. Please see the information in the Core Courses section for details about course prerequisites and sequencing.
Tracks
Before completing the last two core courses in the major, Journalism majors specialize by pursuing one of two tracks:
The Print/Online Track is designed for students who want to focus on writing and reporting for print and online media.
The Broadcast Track is for students who wish to focus on reporting and video production for broadcast media.
Although students are not required to formally declare their track (and it will not be specified in Albert or on their diploma or transcript), they will need to choose which track they want to pursue before taking The Beat and Advanced Reporting.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
College of Arts & Science
726 Broadway, 7th Floor,
New York,
10003, United States
Graduated with a GED or high school diploma equivalency test and have not enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
Don’t have minimum score requirements, but competitive applicants will receive:
100 and above on the TOEFL iBT
130 and above on the Duolingo English Test
7.5 and above on the IELTS Academic
70 and above on the PTE Academic
191 and above on the Cambridge English Scale
4.5 and above on the iTEP
Application deadline: Early Decision I - November 1; Early Decision II: January 1; Regular Decision - January 5
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
A degree from NYU is evidence of an inquiring mind and rigorous work ethic, setting graduates in good stead when making decisions about the future.
