Want to join one of the nation's best journalism programs? Sign up to learn about the flexible master's curriculum at the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism, where students leave ready for careers as digitally savvy reporters, editors, data journalists, broadcasters, documentarians and more.
Dr. Serap Rada, assistant director of graduate studies, will provide important application tips and reveal how a Merrill master's will help students reach their professional goals.
A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants on the day of each event.
Master's information sessions
- Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, 2 p.m. (with Mark Hyman, Director, Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism)
- Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, 11 a.m.
- Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, 1 p.m.
Unlocking Academia: Secrets to a Standout Ph.D. Application
Want to learn insider tips about how to craft a successful Ph.D. application? The University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism will host a one-hour Zoom session to highlight common mistakes and share good ways to apply to a Ph.D. program in journalism and communication studies.
The discussion will include how to research programs as well as how to contact potential supervisors and programs. While you will of course have the opportunity to learn about Merrill College's Journalism Studies Ph.D. Program, this session is designed to help applicants understand the overall process and avoid common pitfalls no matter where you apply. (Our first tip: Don’t apply to just one program!)
The program will be hosted by Professor Sarah Oates (Merrill Associate Dean and Ph.D. Director).
- Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, 9 a.m.
- Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, 12 p.m.