Program Overview

Master of Arts in Journalism (Master's)

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Communication, Journalism & Public Relations
• Law, Policy & Social Justice
• Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Environment & Sustainability

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.

Overview

This multifaceted master's degree allows you to tailor the program in myriad ways: Opt for a professional pathway to become a working journalist or a thesis option to study the impact of media on social, political, economic and cultural events; earn a dual degree in Studies of Global Media, Bilingual Journalism and more; add a specialty in Digital Journalism, Global Journalism, or Science and Environmental Journalism; and learn in real-world situations with practical skills coursework and internships. Courses are taught by faculty who bring experience from BBC World News, The New York Times, The Associated Press, KJZZ radio, ABC 15 News and Reuters.

Accelerated Master’s Programs

• Available

Accelerated Master’s Programs (AMPs) are intended for exceptional UArizona undergraduate students seeking to begin a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree. Students earn both degrees in as few as 5 years. Connect with your academic advisor for more information.

Degrees Offered

• Digital Journalism Emphasis
• Global Journalism Emphasis
• International Emphasis
• Science and Environmental Journalism Emphasis

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. 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.)
2. 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.)
3. 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: 73.91%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 2.712 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 14.29%
• Enrollment % Female: 85.71%
• Enrollment % International: 14.29%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 35.7%

*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