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Degrees & Faculty

Degree programs that meet the needs of journalists – in every stage of their career.

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All Programs

Explore each of the ten cutting-edge degree programs Columbia Journalism School has to offer each year. 

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Faculty Publications

Explore work from leaders in the field, from documentary filmmaking to historical reporting and more. 

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Local News

J-School faculty apply deep reporting and data-driven techniques to enhance transparency in local news. 

Fellowships & Programs

Deeply immersive, specialized training for nondegree students 

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Summer Investigative Reporting Course

Learn to recognize when a story should be a long‐term project, how to use data and how to report a deep investigation.

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The Lede Program

An intensive, remote-friendly summer program designed to equip journalists and storytellers with the skills needed to turn data into narrative. 

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Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program

A diverse group of leaders from respected news organizations and media startups address strategic challenges. 

CJS2030

Learn more about the Dean's vision for the next decade.

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Democracy

Columbia Journalism School is addressing the crucial role of journalism in democracy as part of a school-wide endeavor.

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Climate

Explore a strong foundation of coursework and expertise for covering one of the most pressing issues of the moment.

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AI

Thoughtful scholarship, timely journalism and practical workshops help students adapt to changes in AI and the newsroom.

Our Mission

Columbia Journalism School’s purpose is to educate students from all over the world to become conscientious, accomplished professional journalists.

CJS by the Numbers

88

Different companies where the Class of 2024 landed jobs.

17

Investigative courses available to students uncovering the truth.

14

Pulitzer Prizes won by Columbia Journalism School faculty. 

7

Degrees and fellowships available exclusively at CJS.

22

Audio and visual courses offered to enhance storytelling.

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Countries around the world where alumni report top stories.
 

Featured News

CJS hosted key candidates for NYC's mayoral race. 

Business Insider and KFF Health News to be Honored.

The Class of 2025 will hear from journalists whose work brings clarity to complex issues and holds power to account. 

A conversation on the global threats to journalists — and what we should do now.

Highlighting opinion writing by CJS faculty, showcasing their expertise and insights.

The winners and finalists of the 2025 Lukas Prizes have been announced.