EXPAND YOUR HORIZON

What can you do with a bachelor's or master's degree in journalism? Almost anything! You'll gain skills in evaluating information, storytelling and cutting-edge technology, such as drone videography.

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"You get incredible hands on, real-world experience. Every class that you are in, you are out there doing journalism. And the stories you do for class have the potential to change the world."

–Mike McKisson, Associate Professor

Specialty Areas for B.A. or M.A. in Journalism

Prof. Celeste González de Bustamante speaks to students at the Mexican border.

Global Journalism

Learn about global journalism through our faculty's experience in foreign reporting, our proximity to Mexico, study abroad opportunities in Italy and Costa Rica.

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Science & Environmental Journalism

Our award-winning program will train you to communicate effectively about science, technology, the environment and health issues that affect all of our lives.

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Digital & Broadcast Journalism

Advance your storytelling skills through courses in multimedia and photojournalism, TV and audio reporting, podcasting, app development and data mining.

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Other Degree Programs

B.A. in Studies of Global Media

Learn how to analyze, verify and communicate information about global issues such as climate change, poverty, inequality, refugees and political discord.

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M.A. in Studies of Global Media

Evaluate relationships among media, the public and policy makers, and prepare for jobs with domestic or global NGOs, think tanks, businesses and government agencies.

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M.A. in Bilingual Journalism

Learn how to report about and for Latinx communities in the U.S. and abroad, and acquire a robust set of skills in Spanish and English to gain an edge in the workplace.

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Explore Our Students' Work

El Inde is the school's online platform covering southern Arizona. Students produce storytelling for readers and media outlets. Their latest work is available now online.

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Hall of Fame

From Pulitzer Prize winners to trailblazing faculty, 14 individuals and two couples are part of the School of Journalism's Hall of Fame, including NBC "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. Read her N.Y. Times profile.

MEET THE INDUCTEES

Alumni

In these challenging times, journalism matters more than ever. Meet six of our grads making a difference, including Ernesto Romero of KYMA-TV in Yuma. And watch five of our alums give job advice to students.

CURSOR MAGAZINE


Zenger Award for Press Freedom

Since 1954, the school has honored journalists who fight for freedom of the press and the people's right to know. The 2021 recipient is the Committee to Protect Journalists. Joel Simon, CPJ outgoing executive director, accepted the award. Watch a video of the ceremony, Prof. Michael McKisson's "state of the school" speech and Prof. Maggy Zanger's Q&A with Simon.

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