AB O UT US HOW WE TRAIN STUDENTS Faculty with varied backgrounds in news broadcasting, multimedia, entrepreneurship, photojournalism, media law and more mentor student research, reporting and publications.
HOW OUR TECHNOLOGY INNOVATES • • • •
DSLR cameras, tripods and audio equipment facilitate student interviews, news reports and documentaries, and enhance efficient reporting techniques Final Cut Premier Pro enable superior multimedia productions NEW Severson Family Studio - Broadcasting studio Forthcoming Podcasting Studio
ESTABLISHED 1951
NATIONALLY ACCREDITED SINCE 1964 UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA TOP 4% (2021) Among public institutions, University of Arizona continues to elevate research standards and outreach
MEET OUR FACULTY Our faculty hail from:
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IN YOUR CORNER Director | Dr. Jessica Retis Academic Advising | Paloma Boykin | boykin1@arizona.edu Internship Coordinator | journal@arizona.edu
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The Associated Press The New York Times National Geographic BBC World News Newsday Detroit Free Press CBC Radio Reuters
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? U of A Journalism alumni work in various media industries and continue to excel beyond the university: • • • • • •
Morning/Evening News Anchor Deputy Editor, White House Editor, Arizona Daily Star Developing/Casting Producer, Amazon Studios Associate Producer, ESPN Senior Editor, ABC News
M OR E I NFOR MATION WHAT’S NEXT? • • •
Building greater emphasis on journalism ethics and resilience Providing practical on-the-job experience that future employers value. Connecting students with journalists across the country
ABOVE 80% RETENTION U of A School of Journalism upholds steady retention even through public health crisis
IN YOUR CORNER Director | Dr. Jessica Retis Academic Advising | Paloma Boykin | boykin1@arizona.edu Internship Coordinator | journal@arizona.edu
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ESTABLISHED 1951
NATIONALLY ACCREDITED SINCE 1964 1 OF ONLY 119 NATIONALLY ACCREDITED JOURNALISM PROGRAMS BY THE ACCREDITING COUNCIL ON EDUCATION IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATIONS
EDUCATION RECOGNITION 3.24 average GPA of journalism students is steadily increasing and currently surpasses U of A student average
STUDENT COURSE SURVEYS Between 2003 and 2019, the average score for “teacher effectiveness” in the School of Journalism was higher than the average college-wide scores
DEPARTMENT SUCCESS The U of A School of Journalism prepares students for the workplace. Here is what our internship partners have to say about our students. “Phenomenal job” “Dependable” “Thorough” “Inquisitive” “Persistent” “Incredible work”