CIJ announces admission contest to School of Advanced Journalism

The Independent Journalism Center (CIJ) announces the opening of the application process for postgraduate studies at the Chisinau School of Advanced Journalism for the 2009-2010 school year. The deadline for application is July 31, 2009. The applicants will take a written test and have an interview, Info-Prim Neo reports. The admission for 2009-2010 is open to persons with a higher education degree in various fields of study (social sciences, technical sciences, arts, medicine and others). Courses are offered for a tuition fee (sponsorships from media, nongovernmental, commercial and state institutions are accepted). The best students will benefit from scholarships and tuition fee reduction. Well-known journalists from Moldova and professionals from abroad are teaching the courses. The School has professional equipment for courses in TV, radio and photo journalism, and other necessary materials for acquiring practical skills in journalism. The selection of applicants will be based on the following documents: CV, filled out application form, letter of motivation, three journalistic works, two letters of recommendation, copy of diploma of undergraduate studies, copy of the national identity card. The School of Advanced Journalism is based on an advanced postgraduate curriculum for journalists according to the international standards implemented in Europe and the U.S. The Certificate of Studies is given after the final project is completed and presented at the end of the academic year. It is signed by the Independent Journalism Center, the Missouri School of Journalism (the U.S.) and the Center for Professional Training of Journalists (Paris, France). The school is organized by the Independent Journalism Center in cooperation with Missouri School of Journalism and the Center for Professional Training of Journalists.