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Journalism with Concentration in Entertainment Journalism

Immerse yourself in an engaging introduction to media, culture and entertainment, blending critical reporting skills and creative storytelling. 

This program is perfect for...

  • Aspiring journalists eager to delve into the entertainment industry
  • Career changers drawn to the vibrant world of media and entertainment
  • International students seeking an immersive experience in American entertainment journalism
  • Creatives interested in the storytelling of film, music, television and theater
  • Individuals curious about how entertainment stories are shaped, shared and received across the globe

What you can learn.

  • Navigate the entertainment industry with confidence, understanding key dynamics and trends
  • Engage audiences with compelling narratives that highlight the dynamism of entertainment culture
  • Analyze and critique entertainment media with depth, offering fresh perspectives on popular content
  • Apply ethical journalism principles to the unique challenges and opportunities of the entertainment sector
  • Create impactful content for a variety of platforms, connecting with wide audiences

A Focus on the World of Showbiz

Reporter interviewing celebrity while being photographed by paparazzi photographers at red carpet event

Explore the study of journalism with a focus on reporting, analyzing and critiquing various aspects of the entertainment industry, including film, television, music, theater and celebrity culture. Develop storytelling skills tailored to the entertainment field and gain insights into the business side of the industry. 

The UCLA Extension Certificate in Journalism with Concentration in Entertainment Journalism is a three-course add-on to the core Journalism Certificate program, designed to prepare students for careers as entertainment reporters, critics, editors and content creators across media platforms.

Explore all Journalism Certificates.

This certificate is approved for international students to study full-time in the U.S. on an F-1 visa.

International students must meet English language proficiency requirements for admission into the program.

While most certificate programs begin each quarter, some have limited intakes for students studying on F-1 visa. Find this program on the Browse Certificate Programs page to confirm entry quarters before applying.

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Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required Courses
JOURN X 440.1
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
JOURN X 440.2
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
JOURN X 440.3
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
JOURN X 462
Typically Offered: Winter, Summer
JOURN X 428
Typically Offered: Winter, Summer
JOURN X 439
Typically Offered: Winter, Summer
Electives
MGMT X 403.31
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
FILM TV X 478.733
Typically Offered: Winter, Summer
FILM TV X 475
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MGMT X 403.01
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MUSC X 448.35
Typically Offered: Winter, Summer

Program Start Dates:

  • Domestic students may begin the program in any quarter.
  • International students (F-1 student visa) must begin the program in Fall, Winter, or Spring quarter.

Estimated Cost Breakdown

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.

Application & Candidacy Fee

200.00

Estimated Program Tuition

6525.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

350.00

*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

**Federal Financial Aid Gainful Employment Disclosures

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. This information includes program costs; occupations that the program prepares students to enter; occupational profiles; on time completion rate; and for the most recent award year: the number of students who have completed the program, the number of students who complete the program within the estimated duration, the job placement rate, and the median Title IV and private loan debt incurred by those who complete the program. For gainful employment information for this program, visit our Financial Aid page.

The Journalism certificate program at UCLA Extension provided me with invaluable exposure to the happenings of the industry, which is evolving and transforming every day. The program not only had highly qualified instructors who brought their experience to the classrooms but also regularly involved guest speakers from the industry, providing first-hand insight into the field.

Hari V.
Journalism Certificate Graduate

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