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EMU Multimedia Journalism in New York City (Outgoing Program) Print  Share
  • Locations: New York City, United States
  • Program Terms: Winter Intersession
  • Budget Sheets: Winter Intersession
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter Intersession 2026 12/01/2025 12/05/2025 05/03/2026 05/09/2026
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Faculty-Led Domestic
Field of Study: All Majors, Communication, Media, and Theatre Arts Comprehensive
Program Description:

Multimedia Journalism in New York City

nyc daytime Course:  CTAT 279
Credits:  3
Eligibility:  Open to all EMU and Guest students in good academic standing. College students must be 18 years old at the time of travel.
 

Program Overview
This course is designed to provide students an opportunity to immerse themselves in the media rich environment of New York. Students will visit major news organizations like the NBC Studios at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, and tour historical newspaper sites to learn about the evolution in the media industry. The group will also meet media professionals working in New York who will share their experiences and provide students career advice. Students will also get the opportunity with the group or during their free time to visit famous New York sites and experiences, such as a Broadway show, Statue of Liberty, World Trade Center tour, and more.

Program Highlights
  • Meetings and or tours with multimedia organizations
  • 9/11 Memorial and Museum
  • New York city newspaper history tour
  • ProPublica
  • Democracy Now!
  • Times Square
  • Central Park
  • Other historical NYC sites
Instructor Information
Dr. Sadaf Ali is a Professor of Electronic Media and Film Studies in the School of Communication, Media and Theatre Arts here at EMU. She is a former television and radio news reporter and has worked for mainstream and ethnic media in Michigan and Ohio. She has led several travel programs including locations to New York, England and Spain. Dr. You Li is a Professor of Journalism at Eastern Michigan University. Her research interests include media history, media sociology, media management, and global journalism. Her research traces the historical and contemporary evolvement of journalism with a particular emphasis on the autonomous and heteronomous forces that shape the journalism boundaries.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Financial aid and many EMU scholarships may be applied to the tuition and fees for this approved program. Visit the Office of Financial Aid for more information on how to use your financial aid and scholarships to help cover the costs of studying abroad. Find information on national and EMU scholarships specifically for students that wish to study abroad at emich.edu/abroad/financialaid/scholarships.