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Brittney Johnson, a first year television student, shares her experience about traveling to her alma-mater, Howard University. Brittney and Dean Neil Henry speak to prospective students about what it's like to attend the J-School.
The International Visiting Scholars' Program
The International Visiting Scholars' Program at U.C. Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism provides a one-year opportunity for advanced professional training and academic study.
This is a non-degree program for experienced reporters and editors. For more information on our Master of Journalism (M.J.) degree program, visit our Program page.
Visiting scholars select an array of courses offered at the journalism school and in other disciplines, drawing upon the extensive resources and community life of a major research university. Participants work in close cooperation with a faculty mentor to design an individualized program that enhances their reporting skills, expands their intellectual horizons and allows for in-depth research in their area of interest.
Visiting scholars are traditionally invited to spend a year at the journalism school when their interests and experience overlap with projects undertaken at the school or with faculty research interests. Each semester scholars audit two journalism classes and two classes in other departments. They confer frequently with a faculty mentor, participate actively in seminars with the consent of the instructors, attend lectures and other events, and have access to libraries and other campus facilities.
Visiting scholars should have a good command of English. Language instruction will not be provided by the school or university.
Accommodation is available at the International House, an on-campus residence just 10 minutes walk from the journalism school. Many students and scholars live here and enjoy meeting other people from around the world. Fall semester at Berkeley typically begins in mid-August and spring semester ends in mid-May.
Tuition fees are waived for visiting scholars, but living costs are high in the San Francisco Bay Area. In order to obtain a J-1 visa, the U.S. government requires that appointees have $16,000 in funding for the academic year. The journalism school offers very limited scholarship assistance, so international visiting scholars should have adequate funding.
If you have any queries or need more details regarding the program, feel free to e-mail us.
Visit journalism.berkeley.edu to learn more about the school and the course offerings.
See also: Visiting Scholars in Residence
Visiting Scholar Applications
Application materials can be emailed or mailed to the Visiting Scholar Program, Graduate School of Journalism, no later than March 1, 2008 for the 2008/2009 program.
Visiting Scholar Program
121 North Gate Hall #5860
Graduate School of Journalism
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720-5860
Please submit the following materials:
- A personal description of up to 1000 words that explains: 1) the intellectual and social values that shape your work in journalism; 2) how those values contribute to your journalistic practice; 3) what courses in journalism and other subjects you expect to take at Berkeley; 4) how your course work as a visiting scholar will contribute to your future career goals.
- A resume that lists: all positions held since completing your formal education, degrees, educational institutions attended, travel abroad, journalism awards and fellowships.
- Three examples of your recently published work. If not in English, work samples must be accompanied by a translation.
- Submit the online application form below:
- While TOEFL scores are not mandatory, please submit them if you've taken the test within the last 3 years.
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