University of North Texas 
Graduate Certificate in Narrative Journalism
This certificate program is designed to teach exceptional narrative writing, editing and other storytelling skills that the school's faculty believes will become essential in the ever-evolving world of nonfiction publishing.
The certificate is specifically designed for professional journalists, authors, writing instructors, editors and researchers currently working for newspapers, magazines, book publishers and public relations firms.
Professionals can earn 15 hours of graduate-level credit for completing five of the six courses in our Graduate Certificate Program in Narrative Journalism. Up to 15 hours will apply toward a master's degree for professionals who wish to pursue an advanced degree in journalism.
Program Admissions
To enroll in the Mayborn Graduate Institute's 15-hour Certificate in Narrative Journalism,
candidates will apply to UNT through the Toulouse Graduate School website and will send official transcripts demonstrating completion of a bachelor's degree.
The Graduate Record Examination is not required. Departmental admission requirements
include a resume and two narrative writing samples. Please submit these documents
to the Graduate Student Coordinator in the Mayborn Graduate Institute (mayborngraduateinstitute@unt.edu) for review. Call 940-565-4564 for information.
Required Courses (6 Hours)
- JOUR 5710 - Narrative Journalism
- JOUR 5750 - Advanced Multimedia Storytelling for News
Elective Courses (6 Hours)
- JOUR 5260 - Qualitative Research
- JOUR 5700 - Advanced Feature Writing
- JOUR 5720 - Magazine Writing and Publishing
- JOUR 5730 - Writing, Editing and Publishing for the Literary Market
- JOUR 5740 - Literary Journalism
- JOUR 5760 - International News and Media Study Abroad
The courses will be offered at the UNT campus and at various venues in Dallas, including The Dallas Morning News.
Professionals attending our annual Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Writers Conference have asked us to consider offering year-round instruction in the art and craft of narrative nonfiction to enhance their skills and better equip them for the rapidly-changing job market in creative writing and teaching. Our certificate program in narrative journalism is designed to give students a competitive edge in all fields of journalism and creative writing.