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What do you need in the way of education for a job in the media world? Almost all employers demand a B.A. but, beyond that, It varies. Here's information on graduate school program and classes you can take to help you land a job, or just sharpen your skills.
Journalism Fellowships
Journalism fellowships, while difficult to land, can provide students and working journalists with unique opportunities to explore their writing or develop a business concept.
Journalism School: Is Journalism School Right for You?
There are advantages and disadvantages to going to journalism school. Read this article to find out more about whether you need to go to journalism school to get the job you want.
Mediabistro's Journalism Classes
Mediabistro offers a number of classes in various major cities in the U.S. Some of the best mediabistro classes are on magazine journalism, though there are classes in various other media disciplines.
Online Journalism Classes
If you're wondering about J-school -- whether to go or not -- or you want to learn more about a specific area of journalism, online journalism classes might be right for you.
Summer Publishing Courses
For those looking to break into book publishing, or the magazine business, there are three well-regarded summer publishing publishing programs that help college grads land jobs.
The New School's Journalism Classes
Based in New York City, The New School offers a number of continuing education classes. With a number of writing seminars, it also offers a number of journalism classes. And, like Mediabistro's classes, the New School's classes can be great for those who want to learn more about journalism and get a taste of what it might be like to be working in the field.

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