Want to polish your skills? Got a passion for research? The Mayborn Graduate Institute can help.
The Frank
W. Mayborn Graduate Institute of Journalism
The only nationally accredited professional journalism master’s program in Texas.
Our students specialize in print & broadcast news, photojournalism, integrated marketing communications & publishing.
Your future begins now.
Frank W. Mayborn Graduate Institute
Graduate work in the Frank W. Mayborn Graduate Institute of Journalism prepares students with lifetime communication and intellectual skills for successful careers in journalism, strategic communications, and higher education. This nationally accredited program offers state-of-the-art technological training and support as well as research and study opportunities in news, advertising, public relations, photojournalism, publishing, broadcast and multimedia news. Some web-based courses are available.
Master of Arts in Journalism
The M.A. candidate in journalism must complete a minimum of 36 semester hours, including a thesis of 6 hours. In addition to core courses in journalism, candidates may, with the approval of their graduate adviser, select their remaining coursework to support individual career interests.
Master of Journalism
The M.J. candidate must complete a minimum of 36 hours of graduate work. A 6-hour thesis is optional. In addition to core courses in journalism, candidates may, with the approval of their graduate adviser, select their remaining coursework to support individual career interests.
Interdisciplinary Ph.D.
The Frank W. Mayborn Graduate Institute also offers an interdisciplinary Ph.D. through the College of Information at UNT.
Graduate Certificate in
Narrative Journalism
This certificate program is designed to teach exceptional narrative writing, editing and other storytelling skills. Up to 15 hours will apply toward a master’s degree.
Graduate Certificate in Interactive and Virtual Digital Communication
This 15-hour interdisciplinary academic certificate with the College of Information provides students and professionals written, visual and technical competencies required to successfully communicate in the modern online and information-oriented environments.
Graduate Certificate in
Public Relations
This certificate program is designed to teach professionals the latest academic and professional PR material. Up to 15 hours will apply toward a master’s degree.
Did You Know?
The Mayborn Graduate Institute provides $50,000 in scholarships to our graduate students each year.
Mayborn Alumni Find Success.
Our graduates succeeding
Christena Dowsett
Inspired by her childhood trips to Kenya with her parents for an international nonprofit, Christena Dowsett has returned to Africa with Action Africa Help International in East Africa as a photojournalist.
Our Alumni Achieve Their Dreams
Writing their own futures
Trent Walters
Trent Walters (’97 B.A.) started his advertising career working at The North Texas Daily. Now the UNT graduate is a brand manager at The Richards Group, the nation’s largest independent branding agency.