Columbia Journalism School

We are one of the leading journalism schools in the world. We are also one of the oldest with more than 100 years of experience in educating journalism’s future leaders and trailblazers. Our tradition is rooted in the bedrock values of journalistic ethics and excellence, but we are also leaders of cutting-edge journalistic innovation and media scholarship. 

For over a century, Columbia has led the way to journalism’s future, educating and training students from around the world to become accomplished professional journalists. Uniquely positioned in the media capital of the world and at one of America's finest universities, the Journalism School prepares students to become leaders in the industry and shape the path of the profession.

Our programs are intensive, rigorous and demanding. They cover the bedrock values of journalistic excellence, ethics, inquiry and professional practices. Journalism School students learn how to thrive in the rapidly changing world of digital media and how to uncover, analyze and explain the stories of our time.

Professional Development

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Our professional education courses offer immersive, specialized training for nondegree students and meet Columbia’s rigorous standards. Invest one week, two weeks or more in your future.