Instruction will be provided by American, European and Armenian experienced trainers with international educational and/or work background.
 
The journalism curriculum for the school is provided by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), a Washington-based journalism organization within USAID. The school cooperates with Louisiana State University (USA), Kent State University (USA), Caucasus School of Journalism and Media Management - CSJMM (Georgia), Centre de formation et de perfectionnement des journalists - CFPJ (France), and other leading journalism education institutions.
 
The curriculum is based on a hands-on, experiential approach, using the latest techniques of fact-based, professional reporting and writing for both print and broadcast media. Students have access to a computer laboratory, the Internet, photo, audio and video equipment and a journalism library. The students will publish “PatUhan” student newspaper and its online version.
 
Graduates of ASJ will receive MA degree diploma from Journalism Department of Yerevan State University and an internationally recognized certificate from ICFJ.
 
The program will be offered in four semesters from September 2008 to May 2010.
 
The best students will be given opportunity to have an internship in outstanding media outlets abroad.
 
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE:
* Bachelor’s or master’s degree (previous training or education in journalism not required)
* Commitment to pro-active journalism
* Good command of a foreign language
* Basics of computer literacy
 
ENTRANCE TESTS & DOCUMENTS:
* Filled-in Application form
* Diploma and official transcript
* Interview with the selection committee
 
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED:
The application forms are available at Dean’s Office of Journalism Department of YSU (1 Alex Manukyan str., 7th building, 4th floor., Yerevan, Armenia; tel.: +37410 554 130) or at the Armenian School of Journalism (1 Alex Manukyan str., 7th building, 5th floor., room 509a; Yerevan, Armenia).
 
Applications should be submitted from August 27 to August 30 at Dean’s Office of Journalism Department of YSU or the Armenian School of Journalism.
 
For more information about program, please, contact Aram Mkrtchyan, Program Director, phone:  +37491423662, e-mail: [email protected].
 
Introduction to ASJ

The goal of ASJ is to promote free, independent and professional media in Armenia through high-quality modern educational and training programs in journalism and media management. ASJ master’s degree program in journalism aims at strengthening the professionalism and the role of independent media in Armenia. ASJ produces a cadre of well-trained journalists who are committed to the principles of fairness, independence, honesty and accuracy in their work for newspapers, television, radio and the web.
 
The program’s philosophy is that journalists who are well grounded in the skills necessary to report fairly and accurately will raise the level of journalism where they practice, and will serve the public by providing truthful information and upholding the highest ethical standards of the profession.