Degree Programs
The School of Journalism and Strategic Media offers an undergraduate degree program
with three concentrations (Journalism, Broadcast and Multimedia Storytelling & Production)
and the Advertising & PR major. The School also has an interdisciplinary graduate
program with three concentrations (Documentary Film, New Narratives, and Strategic
Advertising & Public Relations).
The school maintains an enrollment of approximately 700 students with 22 full-time
professors and instructors at the helm. SJSM also offers specialty courses from part-time
and adjunct faculty. Per accreditation standards, course enrollments stay between
15-20 students for better student-to-faculty ratio.
Undergraduate Program
The undergraduate program opens doors to careers in radio, TV, newspaper and so much more! Learn what it takes to become a valuable member of the media.
Concentrations
Journalism
Broadcast
Advertising & PR Major
Multimedia Storytelling & Production
Graduate Program
The graduate program offers advanced study of journalism for the Master of Arts in Journalism. Students in this program pursue a traditional research thesis, create a documentary film or produce a special thesis project.
Concentrations
Documentary Film
News Narrative
Strategic Advertising & Public Relations
University of Arkansas
205 Kimpel Hall
Fayetteville AR 72701
Email: jour@uark.edu
Larry Foley, Department Chair
Dr. Jan Wicks, Vice Department Chair