FAQ: How do I take an elective outside the J-school?
Q: FAQ: How do I take an elective outside the J-school?
A: In certain cases, M.S. students may take an outside course as a substitute for the spring elective. Students are encouraged to make use of the greater Columbia University course offerings to further their knowledge base in areas of particular interest and relevance to their journalistic goals. Classes (except for languages) must be graduate level and must be approved by the Dean of Students office. For further information, please go to http://www.jrn.columbia.edu/students/outside_courses.asp. Please note that you must complete our course preference balloting and registration process with the intention of taking all your classes at the Journalism School (since cross-registrations aren’t always possible, you should carefully complete your ballot). Registration for outside courses is a function of our add/drop period.
FYI, each August, at least 100 students express an interest in taking an outside elective. But by the time spring comes around, usually, no more than 15 students actually follow through.
