Армянская школа журналистики (Ереван)

Шаблон:Universityt International Master's Degree Program in Journalism International Master's Degree Program in Journalism

Organization: Armenian School of Journalism (ASJ) at YSU Closing date for application: 10.09.2006

TITLE: Two-year International Master's Degree Program in Journalism OPEN TO/ ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Applicants from Armenia and Diaspora START DATE/ TIME: 18 September 2006 DURATION: Two years LOCATION: Yerevan, Armenia

DETAIL DESCRIPTION: 10-12 students, selected in competition, will be trained to assume news and management positions at newspapers, news agencies, broadcast outlets and Web-based publications. Instruction will be provided by American, European and Caucasian journalists and scholars. The journalism faculty and curriculum for the school will be provided by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), a Washington-based journalism organization, with the cooperation from Louisiana State University and Kent State University. The program is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

The curriculum is based on a hands-on, experiential approach, using the latest techniques of fact-based, professional reporting and writing for both print and broadcast media. Students have access to a computer laboratory, the Internet, photo, audio and video broadcast equipment and a journalism library. The students will publish "PatUhan" student newspaper and its web version.

Graduates of ASJ will receive both an MA degree diploma from Journalism Department of YSU and an internationally recognized certificate from ICFJ. The program will be offered in four semesters from September 2006 to May 2008. The best students will be given opportunity to have internship in outstanding media outlets abroad.

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL: MA

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's or Master's degree; previous training or education in journalism not required; Commitment to pro-active journalism; Good command of a foreign language; Basics of computer literacy.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applications should be submitted at the dean's office of Journalism Department of Yerevan State University (1 Alek Manukyan Str., 7th building, 4th floor; tel.: (374 10) 550 044 or at e-mail addresses mentioned below. For more information about program, please contact Aram Mkrtchyan, Chief of Party, mobile: (374 91) 423 662, e-mail: amkrtchyan@icfj.org , or Hasmik Mkrtchyan, Program Assistant, mobile: (374 91) 371 289, e-mail: hasmikmkr@yahoo.com .

Entrance Tests and Documents: Filled-in Application Form (the form is attached below); Diploma and official transcript; Interview with the selection committee.

OPENING DATE: 24 August 2006

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10 September 2006

ABOUT: The goal of ASJ is to promote free, independent and professional media in Armenia through quality western-style educational and training programs in journalism and media management. ASJ Master's degree program in journalism aims at strengthening the professionalism and the role of independent media in Armenia. ASJ produces a cadre of well-trained journalists who are committed to the principles of fairness, independence, honesty and accuracy in their work for newspapers, television and radio. The program's philosophy is that journalists who are well grounded in the skills necessary to report fairly and accurately will raise the level of journalism where they practice, and will serve the public by providing truthful information and upholding the highest ethical standards of the profession.