Program Overview

Master of Arts in Bilingual Journalism

Overview

The School of Journalism is preparing students for 21st century reporting with laboratories and internships that provide real-world experiences. Designed specifically for those interested in reporting about Latinx communities around the world, the Master of Arts in Bilingual Journalism is breaking ground as a fully bilingual program incorporating innovative storytelling models for the digital age. You'll explore entrepreneurial journalism, pioneer emerging reporting techniques and engage in the conversational style of the digital world. You don't need journalism experience to enroll in the program, but you must be fluent in English and Spanish or English and Portuguese.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson
• Online - Arizona Online

Minimum Credit Units

• 33 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

• An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
• Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 100%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 1.72 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 38.46%
• Enrollment % Female: 61.53%
• Enrollment % International: 38.46%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 46.15%

All application, admission, and enrollment data are calculated in the fall of each academic year.

Average Time to Degree is a calculation showing the average time it took students in the program to complete their degree from the point of entry. This number is based on data from the previous 5 years.

Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Degree

• Master of Arts

Contact Information

• Graduate Program Coordinator: Meredith Edwards
• Director of Graduate Studies: Kendal Blust