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University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health Journalism Journalism Department PO Box 210080 Tucson, AZ 85721 US   Phone: 1-520-621-7556 Fax: 1-520-621-7557   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A. On Campus   The units are evenly divided between professional and theoretical courses. Graduates are prepared to enter the fields of journalism and allied professions, and to pursue further academic study. The journalism department offers a professionally oriented program leading to a Master of Arts degree. The program prepares students to work in print, broadcast, online and international journalism. The program is designed for students who either have no previous journalism education or experience or who are professionals in mid-career. The curriculum is intended to meet the strong demand from the news media for advanced research and news presentation skills. Courses range from skills courses such as reporting, editing, media management and research techniques to theory courses such as freedom of expression, ethics and the study of media performance in current affairs. Students interested in international journalism can take advantage of interdisciplinary course work. The journalism department offers several courses with an international emphasis, and there are unique opportunities for students to add regional studies courses through collaboration with the Center for Latin American Studies, the Center for Middle Eastern Studies and the Department of Near Eastern Studies.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 3996  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3109  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $628  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $11304  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable