Master of Arts - Journalism
- 1 year
- Duration
- 35,910 USD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Tucson / USA
- Location
Program description
For students who want to work as journalists in the US or elsewhere or who want to learn more about how the media affects social, political, economic, and cultural decisions and events globally, we offer master's degrees.
Both students who have prior journalism experience and those who have not are catered for in our programs. The program can be finished in as little as one year by full-time students. Students enrolled part-time are welcome. Through our Accelerated Master's Program, exceptional undergraduate students can complete their M.A. in an additional year.
Program structure
The one-year master's degree in Journalism is an option to the two-year program and can save you time and money. You must complete a minimum of 33 units to graduate.
Professional Emphasis Option (project only)
Fall Semester (12 units)
- Intro and Advanced Reporting
- Reporting with Multimedia
- Journalism Theory and Practice
- One skills elective
Winter Session (3 units)
- Media and Terrorism or Art of Access: Info Sleuthing
Spring Semester (12 units)
- International and U.S. Media Law
- Survey of Research Methods
- Arizona Sonora News
- One elective
Summer Pre-session (3 units)
- Ethics and Diversity in News Media or Art of Access: Info Sleuthing
Summer 1 or 2 (3 units)
- Master's Project or Internship
Journalism Studies Emphasis (project only)
Fall Semester (12 units)
- Journalism Theory and Practice
- Three electives
Winter Session (3 units)
- Ethics and Diversity in News Media or Art of Access: Info Sleuthing
Spring Semester (12 units)
- International and U.S. Media Law
- Survey of Research Methods
- Two electives
Summer Pre-session (3 units)
- Ethics and Diversity in News Media or Art of Access: Info Sleuthing
Summer 1 or 2 (3 units)
- Master's Project or Internship
Price
Tuition Fee - 35,910 USD/year
Application Fee — 85 USD
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Requirements for applicants
- A bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona or from an accredited college or university recognized by the University of Arizona
- A grade point average of 3.0 or higher
Note: journalism experience is not required.
- Statement of Purpose: Your statement of purpose should describe your goals and objectives for wanting to pursue this graduate degree. Explain why you believe that you are a good fit for the program and how your interests match with those available through the program.
- Recommenders:
The School of Journalism requires each applicant to have a minimum of three recommenders provide answers to our online questions on their behalf. These questions are instead of a letter of recommendation and should be answered by faculty members or employers who can speak about (1) your academic and/or research ability or your work and/or internship experience and (2) your potential for graduate studies. Should you or the recommender have questions about this process, please email journal@arizona.edu.
- Recommenders:
- Transcripts: Upload unofficial transcripts from ALL higher education institutions attended as part of the online application. Minimum GPA for last 60 hours of undergraduate work is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Resume/CV: Upload a current resumé or curriculum vitae (CV) as part of the online application in the ‘Supplemental Questions’ section.
- Writing Sample: Provide two or three journalistic, business or academic writing samples that demonstrate your command of the English language and your ability to organize your thoughts coherently. Journalistic samples, if you have them, can be hard news, features or sports in print, broadcast, or online formats. Business and academic samples can take any form – an essay, term paper, class assignment, correspondence, or promotional piece.
- GRE Scores: GRE scores are optional. You can upload your unofficial GRE scores as part of the online application.You must also submit official scores on the GRE through ETS using institution code 4832.
English Language Requirements
- TOEFL iBT 100
- TOEFL PBT 600
- IELTS composite score of 7.0
About the university
With more than 300 degree options, the University of Arizona, a top-100 university globally, provides chances for resume-building and transformative education. With collaborations with NASA, learn from professors who have won Nobel Prizes and aim high in your research.
The mission
We will continue innovating and improving our educational methods to set the standard for creating adaptive problem-solvers who can take on our biggest challenges.
The University of Arizona promotes learning and innovation in ways that benefit students, professionals, and communities alike, from its main campus, established in 1885, to outposts worldwide.
Key Rankings:
- #95 Top World University (CWUR 2023)
- #48 Top US University (CWUR 2023)
- Sixth US University in NASA-funded Activity (HERD 2021)
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