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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

Bachelor’s Degrees

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B.A. in Journalism

Learn how to report for print, broadcast and online media — skills that will benefit you in any career, for the rest of your life.

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B.A. in Studies of Global Media

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

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Master’s Degrees

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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M.A. in Journalism

Learn how to be a working journalist in the U.S. or abroad, or study the impact of the media on social, political, economic and cultural events around the world.

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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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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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News & Announcements


Studies of Global Media

Learn about our B.A. and M.A. online degrees in Studies of Global Media (GLO), which are led by Dr. Jeannine Relly. Both degrees have been added to the main campus, and undergrads can double-major in Journalism and GLO.

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Bilingual Journalism

Watch a video about our master’s degree in Bilingual Journalism and read a story about the first cohort of students under Dr. Jessica Retis. And don't miss a recording of our webinar, “The Missing Part of the Narrative: Hispanics in the U.S. Media Industry.”

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New broadcast/podcast studio

To help students gain training and real-world experience, Adelaida 
and Barry Severson have donated funds to create the Severson Family Broadcasting/Podcasting Studio and Lab at the UA School of Journalism.

STORY


Hall of Fame

For their significant achievements and service to journalism and society, 13 individuals and one family were inducted into the second class of the  School of Journalism Hall of Fame on April 9, 2022.

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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, including Bolles Fellow Gloria Gomez, who is reporting from the state Legislature and being mentored by the Arizona Mirror. 

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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 was the Committee to Protect Journalists under Joel Simon, CPJ outgoing executive director. Watch a video of the ceremony.

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