TRAINING FUTURE JOURNALISTS
DEGREE OPTIONS
• B.A Journalism
• Accelerated Master’s Program
• Studies of Global Media
• Double Major
- Communication
- Information Science & eSociety
- Studies of Global Media
GRADUATE AREAS OF STUDY
• Science and Environmental Journalism
• Digital Journalism
• Studies of Global Media
• Bilingual Journalism
IN YOUR CORNER
Director | Dr. Jessica Retis
Academic Advising | Paloma Boykin | boykin1@arizona.edu
Graduate Coordinator | journal@arizona.edu
FOLLOW US
journalism.arizona.edu
@uazjschool
@uazjschool
@uazjschool
@uazjschool
@uazjschool
University of Arizona
School of Journalism
ESTABLISHED 1951
NATIONALLY ACCREDITED SINCE 1964
U OF A STUDENT COURSES OF INTEREST
JOUR 280 | Beginning TV Writing
JOUR 308 | Sports Journalism
JOUR 344 | Journalism, Gender and Multiculturalism
JOUR 482 | Drone Zone: Become a licensed drone pilot
JOUR 490C | Arizona Cat’s Eye News
GLO 301 | Media, Culture and Societies
GLO 470 | Documentary Journalism
STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES
In Orvieto, Italy
U OF A JOURNALISM GRADUATES
employed by local and major news agencies
• CNN International
• Arizona Daily Star
• New York Times
• Arizona Luminaria
• iHeart Media
• CGTN America
INTERNSHIPS & FREELANCING OPPORTUNITIES
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
• Hands-on learning in professional news outlets
• Learn how to navigate the media industry
• Make connections and grow your network
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Visit journalism.arizona.edu/scholarships to apply for funding:
• Conferences and professional memberships
• Travel scholarships
• Multimedia scholarships and more
IN YOUR CORNER
Director | Dr. Jessica Retis
Internship Coordinator | journal@arizona.edu
FOLLOW US
journalism.arizona.edu
@uazjschool
@uazjschool
@uazjschool
@uazjschool
@uazjschool
University of Arizona
School of Journalism
ESTABLISHED 1951
NATIONALLY ACCREDITED SINCE 1964
JOIN JOURNALISM STUDENT CLUBS
• Society of Professional Journalists
• National Association of Hispanic Journalists
• National Press Photographers Association
• Sports Journalists
• Online News Association
• Investigative Reporters +
• Arizona Student Media: Arizona Daily Wildcat, KAMP Student Radio and UATV-3
WHERE DO STUDENTS INTERN?
• Arizona Daily Star
• Arizona Republic
• CNBC
• Fox Sports
• KVOA
• KOLD
• MSNBC
• NFL
Photo by: Davis de Dios Media
ABOUT 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 e cient reporting techniques
• Final Cut Premier Pro enable superior multimedia productions
• NEW Severson Family Studio - Broadcasting studio
• Forthcoming Podcasting Studio
IN YOUR CORNER
Director | Dr. Jessica Retis
Academic Advising | Paloma Boykin | boykin1@arizona.edu
Internship Coordinator | journal@arizona.edu
FOLLOW US
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:
• 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
@uazjschool @uazjschool journalism.arizona.edu @uazjschool University of Arizona School of Journalism @uazjschool @uazjschool
MORE INFORMATION
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
Director | Dr. Jessica Retis
Academic Advising | Paloma Boykin | boykin1@arizona.edu
Internship Coordinator | journal@arizona.edu
DONATE TO THE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM
Visit journalism.arizona.edu/donate
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 e ectiveness” 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”
FOLLOW US
IN YOUR
CORNER
@uazjschool @uazjschool journalism.arizona.edu @uazjschool University of Arizona School of Journalism @uazjschool @uazjschool
