The Main Campus of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, situated in Midtown Manhattan, serves as the sole location dedicated to advanced journalism education. This campus specializes in training the next generation of journalists through innovative programs that emphasize digital storytelling, data-driven reporting, multimedia production, community engagement, and ethical practices in a rapidly changing media environment. It fosters diversity, equity, and technological proficiency to produce journalists who hold power accountable and drive civic conversations.
- M.A. in Journalism: Intensive hands-on program covering core skills in reporting, writing, editing, and specializations in various media formats, completable in 16 months.
- M.A. in Engagement Journalism: Focuses on audience interaction, collaborative reporting, and fostering public discourse.
- Bilingual Journalism Program: Tailored for English-Spanish fluent students, addressing needs in multilingual media markets.
- Subject Concentrations: Arts and Culture Reporting, Business and Economics Reporting, Health and Science Reporting, Investigative Reporting, and more.
- Media Specializations: Visual Journalism including documentary and TV news; Audio Journalism with podcasting; Data Journalism for investigative data analysis and visualization.
- Professional Development: Workshops, fellowships, and centers for research, innovation, and industry connections.
The campus features accomplished faculty with real-world experience, state-of-the-art facilities on the third floor, and three grant-funded centers that support education, research, and entrepreneurial journalism ventures.
